New Zealand Pineapple Guava Kakariki™ PP (Acca sellowiana)

Pineapple Guava are native to South America but recent hybridizing work in New Zealand has introduced several new varieties that are early ripening with large, sweet and delicious fruit that have a thin, edible skin. We are offering Kaiteri™ and Kakariki™. Similar to other Pineapple Guavas, they are easy-care fruiting plants that can be grown in outdoor gardens in zones 7-10 or in large containers in colder zones. Although partially self-fertile, we recommend planting two for best pollination and yields. Pineapple Guava, also commonly called Feijoa, is a drought tolerant, evergreen shrub that grows 8-12’ tall when planted in an outdoor garden or 4-6’ when grown in a large container in northern zones. The leathery green leaves have silver undersides. Sweet, edible flowers appear May through July with the fruit ripening in fall. The kiwi-sized fruit tastes like a cross between pineapple and guava with a hint of mint. Cut the fruit in half and scoop out the pulp with a spoon for a delicious treat. Fruiting starts 2-3 years after planting. Pineapple Guava plants are not bothered by insects or diseases so they make ideal fruiting plants for home gardeners.

Kakariki™ PP – Exceptionally early ripening, it bears abundant yields of large, sweet fruit. A good cross pollinator for Kaiteri. Hardy to zone 7.

Also available:
Kaiteri™ PP – Fruits can weigh up to ½ lb. This early ripening variety is sweet and delicious with a thin, edible skin. It’s very productive makes a beautiful fruiting shrub in the landscape.

Get a Set that includes 1 of each plant:
New Zealand Pineapple Guava Set Kaiteri™ PP Kakariki™ PP

Available in a Tree Pot.