Pot Size: 3 gallons
Native Status: Non-native
Description: Pineapple Guava can be used as a specimen plant in an edible garden, in a container, as a small flowering tree, or for privacy. It adds a tropical flare to coastal gardens. Flowers and fruit are edible. This shrub will grow 5 to 6 feet with an equal spread. The shrub's habit is relatively open but becomes denser with pruning. Best flowering and fruiting will occur in full sun but tolerates light shade.
Light Exposure: Full Sun – Part Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes
Soil Moisture: Medium Moisture Salt Tolerant: Yes
Mature Height: 5 - 6 ft Deer Resistant: Yes
Mature Width: 5 – 6 ft
Bloom Color/Bloom Time: Light-dark pink unusual blooms from April through June.
Historical Uses: Plant has historically been used for its aromatic, edible fruit and flowers, traditional medicinal properties for treating digestive issues. The edible flowers taste like marshmallows and can be eaten like candy. Pair them with berries, or other fruit. Eat them on salads or use them to decorate cakes. Fruits can be eaten raw. Best left on the tree to ripen.
Wildlife Values: An evergreen shrub that provides food and shelter for birds, pollinators, and small mammals. It is highly valued in landscapes for attracting songbirds, supporting bees with nectar-rich flowers, and being rarely grazed by deer.
👉 For more information visit NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Medicinal plants can have serious side effects and interactions with medications. Consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal remedies, as you are responsible for your own health decisions.
Photo Credits:
1 - Flower CC BY 2.0 JC Raulston Arboretum
2 - Fruits Franco Folini CC-BY-SA 2.0
3 - Form Jim Robbins CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Pot Size: 3 gallons
Native Status: Non-native
Description: Pineapple Guava can be used as a specimen plant in an edible garden, in a container, as a small flowering tree, or for privacy. It adds a tropical flare to coastal gardens. Flowers and fruit are edible. This shrub will grow 5 to 6 feet with an equal spread. The shrub's habit is relatively open but becomes denser with pruning. Best flowering and fruiting will occur in full sun but tolerates light shade.
Light Exposure: Full Sun – Part Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes
Soil Moisture: Medium Moisture Salt Tolerant: Yes
Mature Height: 5 - 6 ft Deer Resistant: Yes
Mature Width: 5 – 6 ft
Bloom Color/Bloom Time: Light-dark pink unusual blooms from April through June.
Historical Uses: Plant has historically been used for its aromatic, edible fruit and flowers, traditional medicinal properties for treating digestive issues. The edible flowers taste like marshmallows and can be eaten like candy. Pair them with berries, or other fruit. Eat them on salads or use them to decorate cakes. Fruits can be eaten raw. Best left on the tree to ripen.
Wildlife Values: An evergreen shrub that provides food and shelter for birds, pollinators, and small mammals. It is highly valued in landscapes for attracting songbirds, supporting bees with nectar-rich flowers, and being rarely grazed by deer.
👉 For more information visit NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Medicinal plants can have serious side effects and interactions with medications. Consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal remedies, as you are responsible for your own health decisions.
Photo Credits:
1 - Flower CC BY 2.0 JC Raulston Arboretum
2 - Fruits Franco Folini CC-BY-SA 2.0
3 - Form Jim Robbins CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
