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    Acca sellowiana 'Unique'

    Also Known As

    • Feijoa sellowiana 'Unique'
    • Unique Guava Brazil
    • Unique Pineapple Guava

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 9'-12'
    • W: 7'-12'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Acca sellowiana 'Unique' plant details

    Acca sellowiana 'Unique' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acca sellowiana 'Unique'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 7 FT - 12 FT - wide, 9 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: peeling bark, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acca sellowiana 'Unique'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A self-fruiting pineapple guava!!! with smaller but flavorful fruits. This gorgeous large shrub or small tree can be maintained as a shrub at 6' or pushed along into a tree of upwards of 12'. Leaves are bluish backed in powdery silver, bark is orange-red and shredding, and the edible flowers are lovely and tropical, white petals surrounding a boss of red stamens. Best in sun to part shade with summer water. Frost hardy to 10 °F, USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Acca sellowiana 'Unique' plant

    How to Grow Acca sellowiana 'Unique'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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