Reviewed by Barbara Gillette Pineapple guava (Acca sellowiana), also known as feijoa, is a tree or multi-stemmed shrub known for its guava-like edible fruits and silvery, oval-shaped evergreen leaves.

With a tantalizing name like pineapple guava, the tropical Acca sellowiana tree sounds appealing to humans as well as birds. And it is. Also called feijoa or guavasteen, this uncommon fruit tree ...

Also known as the pineapple guava or guavasteen ... slightly soft to the touch and the jellied section of a freshly-cut feijoa is clear. Under-ripe fruit will reveal a half white/ half clear ...

New Zealand is the chief exporter of feijoa, but they’re hard, if not impossible, to find in the UK. Peel fresh feijoa, cut into chunks and toss in lemon juice to prevent them from discolouring.