Description
Feijoa sellowiana – Fruit Salad Tree A charming evergreen shrub or small tree, Feijoa sellowiana is prized for its silvery-green foliage, exotic red-and-white flowers, and delicious green fruit with a flavour reminiscent of pineapple, guava, and mint. Native to South America but well-suited to South African gardens, it’s a slow grower with a dense, rounded form—ideal for hedging, screening, or container planting.
This hardy performer thrives in full sun to semi-shade, tolerates drought and moderate frost, and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its shallow root system makes it perfect for patios or espalier training, and the flowers are a magnet for pollinators.
🪴 Care Tips:
- Position: Full sun to semi-shade
- Soil: Well-drained, compost-rich
- Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Height: Up to 3–6m
- Fruiting: Late summer to autumn; self-fertile but better yields with cross-pollination
