Acca sellowiana 'White Goose'
Feijoa
The Acca sellowiana 'White Goose', commonly known as Feijoa or Pineapple Guava, is a versatile evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its attractive silver-green foliage, edible fruit, and ornamental value. This cultivar is renowned for producing large, flavourful, egg-shaped fruit with a sweet, aromatic flavour that ripens in autumn. Growing 3 to 5 metres tall, it features striking red and white flowers with edible petals, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant in gardens or orchards.
Hardy and low-maintenance, Feijoa White Goose is an excellent choice for both ornamental and edible landscaping.
Specifications
- Height3 to 5 metres
- Width2 to 4 metres
- Native toSouth America (Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina)
- FoliageSmall, silver-green, leathery leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils; tolerates sandy and loamy types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean climates
Additional Features
- FlowersRed and white blooms with edible petals; spring to summer
- FruitLarge, sweet, aromatic fruit ripens in autumn; suitable for fresh eating, preserves, and desserts
- FormUpright, bushy habit with dense foliage
- UsesPerfect for hedging, screening, feature planting, or orchards
- SpacingPlant 2 to 3 metres apart for hedges or 3 to 5 metres for individual specimens
- Low MaintenanceMinimal pruning required; shape as needed after fruiting
- Pest ResistanceNaturally hardy and pest-resistant
- Drought TolerancePerforms well in low-water gardens once established
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees and birds; fruit may attract wildlife
- VersatilityComplements cottage, tropical, and Mediterranean garden styles
The Feijoa White Goose is a hardy and productive plant, perfect for combining ornamental beauty with the practicality of home-grown fruit in gardens and landscapes.