Just imagine, a plant that produces edible leaves you can use in your fruit salads and preserves, followed a few months later by fruit that can be eaten fresh or baked in pies and puddings. That is ...
A row of pineapple guava trees acting as border above a stone retaining wall. - Tienuskin/Shutterstock With a tantalizing name like pineapple guava, the tropical Acca sellowiana tree sounds appealing ...
A beautiful broadleaved evergreen shrub that reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and bears striking pink and red flowers in late spring/early summer, the pineapple guava is a rugged, hardy plant with no pest or ...
Pineapple guavas from Coleman Family Farms. (Photo by Camellia Tse) Laurel Almerinda is the pastry chef at Cassia and oversees pastry operations for Huckleberry and Milo & Olive, together with ...
Maria asks: I’ve had a Feijoa for ten years and it has never produced fruit. What could be the reason? Pineapple guava, Feijoa sellowiana, frequently requires two plants to ensure cross-pollination.
Amidst the barrels of apples, persimmons, and squash at last Sunday's Hollywood farmers market, a new fruit was up for grabs. Tucked between oranges and pomegranates on Sycamore Hill Ranch's table, ...
Q: We have a pineapple guava tree in our backyard. It was a "gift" from a relative who likes guava. We have had it for about 15 years. The tree is almost 7 feet tall now that I've trimmed it. Every ...
Q: Good morning. It appears the hard freezes have killed both my guava and banana shrub. Both have bark blown off at the base and no leaves or buds emerging. I plan on giving it another month but am ...
With a tantalizing name like pineapple guava, the tropical Acca sellowiana tree sounds appealing to humans as well as birds. And it is. Also called feijoa or guavasteen, this uncommon fruit tree ...