Woodlanders Acca sellowiana
Best hardy evergreen for gardeners seeking ornamental beauty and edible fruit.
This versatile evergreen shrub offers a dual benefit: striking, red-stamen flowers in late spring and delicious, aromatic fruit in the fall. It thrives in warm climates, making it an excellent choice for edible landscapes, hedge rows, or mixed borders where both structure and harvest are desired.
$23.00
Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking low-maintenance ornamental shrubs with high visual impact
- Gardeners in coastal or dry climates needing resilient plant varieties
- Edible enthusiasts wanting versatile plants for both beauty and food
Who should skip it
- Growers in extreme northern or tropical climates with inconsistent temperatures
- Impatient landscapers looking for immediate privacy screening or instant harvests
- Small-space gardeners with room for only one specimen plant
Performance breakdown
Ornamental Appeal
Striking red-stamened flowers and evergreen foliage create year-round visual interest.
Edible Yield
Produces a reliable, aromatic harvest with complex, tropical flavor profiles.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to hedges, privacy screens, or standalone specimen planting.
Growth Rate
Establishes quickly, making it a practical choice for rapid privacy solutions.
Environmental Resilience
Handles moderate drought well once established in warm, coastal climates.
Pollinator Attraction
Showy blooms act as a magnet for bees and other beneficial insects.
Key Specs
Mature Height
12-15 feet
Mature Spread
8-10 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
8-11
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Early Summer
Flower Color
White and Pink with Red Stamens
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Water Requirement
Moderate
Soil Type
Well-drained
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