FEIJOA sellowiana. Pineapple guava. Brazil. A decorative shrub or small tree of the myrtle family, growing 10-20 tall. It has attractive tan to cinnamon trunks and is closely branched above. Deep green oval leaves with white undersides, up to 3 long, are paired along the younger stems. In early summer it makes a dramatic show of 1-2 flowers, each with a brush of red stamens, the reddish petals inrolled to show their white undersides. From these develop greyish green, thick-skinned fruits which, at their best, have a wonderful spicy flavor. Mammoth is a selected clone with flavorful fruits up to 4 long. Unique has more but smaller fruits with excellent flavor. Both are self-fertile (random seedlings may not bear well without others nearby for cross-pollination). Sun, most soils, moderate to occasional watering when established. Hardy to 20oF or less.