Identifying Pineapple Guava: Edible Fruit and Flowers

The plant in question is pineapple guava (Feijoa sellowiana), a shrub or small tree with egg-sized green fruit that ripens in autumn. The fruit is eaten by cutting it in half and scooping out the sweet, aromatic pulp. The fleshy flower petals are also edible, with a cinnamon-like flavor. Both fruit and flowers are a delightful bonus from this ornamental, drought-tolerant plant.

Pineapple guava thrives in Georgia's climate, tolerating heat and moderate cold. It's an excellent choice for edible landscaping, offering attractive silver-green foliage, showy flowers, and tasty fruit with minimal care.