Seven years ago, I read that the pineapple guava is hardy here in Seattle. I’d seen the plant sold as a houseplant in catalogs before and I’d always been intrigued by the interesting flowers and tropical fruit potential.

I purchased a small plant and put it in the orchard garden where it has been surviving and slowly growing ever since. We’ve had some pretty cold winters and the guava stays strong. It put on quite a bit of growth this year–approaching three feet. I don’t know if it will ever get large enough to bloom or set fruit, but as long as it is willing to try, I’m willing to let it.

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My future plans for this plant are to keep it fed and watered and wait patiently for flowers and fruit–hopefully, in my lifetime!