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DownHome Harvest®
Feijoa sellowiana 'Bambina™' ('Tharfiona')
Pineapple Guava: Patent PPIP
- » Red blooms in spring followed by edible fruit
- » Versatile and easy to grow
- » Easily trained as an espalier, hedge, or small specimen tree
- Category:Fruit & Berries
- Breeder:Southern Living® Plant Collection
- Hardiness Zone:8B-10
- Height:3-4 ft
- Spread:3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: Red
- Foliage Color: Gray-Green
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Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
| • | Attracts Humming-birds |
| • | Attracts Pollinators |
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Attributes
| • | Accent |
| • | Container |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Edible |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Hedge |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Ornamental Fruit |
| • | Ornamental Grass |
| • | Specimen |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Additional Information about Feijoa sellowiana DownHome Harvest® 'Bambina™'
Most Pineapple Guavas are grown from seed, and mature plants can be unpredictable. Bambina™️ is a dwarf variety grown from cuttings, which makes them very uniform, and perfect for smaller spaces. Tasty guava like fruit ripens in the fall.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Feijoa sellowiana DownHome Harvest® 'Bambina™'
Water before planting.
Dig hole 2X the width of pot.
Plant 1-2” above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil.
Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed.
Mulch 1-2” deep around plant, avoiding area closest to the stem.