Overview
Feijoa sellowiana is a shrub in the genus Feijoa, part of the Myrtaceae family. Feijoa sellowiana grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include hedging, edible garden and ornamental. It is native to Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast and Uruguay.
About
Feijoa sellowiana, also known as Acca sellowiana (O.Berg) Burret, is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is the only species in the genus Feijoa.
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About the genus
Feijoa sellowiana, also known as Acca sellowiana (O.Berg) Burret, is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is the only species in the genus Feijoa. It is native mainly to the highlands of Colombia, southern Brazil and the hills of northeast Uruguay, but it can also be found in eastern Paraguay and northern Argentina.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Feijoa
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, sandy, loamy
- Soil pH
- acidic, neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moist, well-drained
- Exposure
- sheltered, exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Feijoa sellowiana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub, small tree
- Suggested uses
- hedging, edible garden, ornamental
- Native to
- Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Uruguay
- Fragrance
- fragrant flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Feijoa sellowiana
- Cultivation
- requires well-drained soil, tolerates drought once established, frost tender when young
- Pruning
- light pruning to shape and remove dead wood
- Propagation
- seed, cuttings, grafting
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Feijoa sellowiana?
Requires well-drained soil, tolerates drought once established, frost tender when young.
Where is the best place to plant Feijoa sellowiana?
Feijoa sellowiana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Feijoa sellowiana need?
Feijoa sellowiana is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including well-drained, sandy and loamy. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to well-drained.
How do I prune Feijoa sellowiana?
Light pruning to shape and remove dead wood.
Is Feijoa sellowiana hardy in the UK?
Feijoa sellowiana has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Feijoa sellowiana?
Seed, cuttings, grafting.
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