Pineapple Guava

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Pineapple Guava


Published December 17, 2021

This versatile and easy growing plant with a tropical look will add character to any garden. With gray green foliage and white flowers with red accent, it can be grown as a bush, espalier, hedge or small specimen tree. Grows well in most soil types. Once established, it will tolerate mild drought. With moderate growth reaching 10-15' in height and width. Pineapple Guava is bird-friendly producing edible fruit. Plant with Bottlebrush, Loropetalum or Variegated Ginger for added interest.


This versatile and easy growing plant with a tropical look will add character to any garden. With gray green foliage and white flowers with red accent, it can be grown as a bush, espalier, hedge or small specimen tree. Grows well in most soil types. Once established, it will tolerate mild drought. With moderate growth reaching 10-15' in height and width. Pineapple Guava is bird-friendly producing edible fruit. Plant with Bottlebrush, Loropetalum or Variegated Ginger for added interest.