best feijoa variety nz
If you're searching for the best feijoa variety NZ gardeners can grow, you're in good company. Feijoas, also known as pineapple guavas, are a favourite in New Zealand backyards thanks to their lush evergreen leaves, delicate flowers, and incredibly fragrant, tangy-sweet fruit. With so many delicious varieties available, it can be tricky to decide which feijoa tree is right for your garden. Whether you want early, mid, or late-season fruit, are looking for the sweetest flavour, or have limited space, this guide will help you find the best feijoa variety NZ has to offer for your needs.
Feijoa Feijoa sellowiana
Feijoa sellowiana, commonly known as Brazilian Guava or Pineapple Guava, is one of the original Feijoa varieties from which many new varieties have been bred. This late-season producer bears fruit in autumn, which is medium-sized and very tasty. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide but is often trimmed to smaller sizes. Feijoa sellowiana is commonly grown for fruit production, trimmed into a hedge, used for screening, or added to a mixed planting. We recommend planting at least two varieties to provide for a more extended fruiting period and ensure better pollination.
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Feijoa 'Unique'
Feijoa Unique is a self-fertile variety highly regarded in New Zealand for its early fruiting and excellent flavour. It produces medium-sized, sweet fruit with a soft, juicy texture from late autumn. This evergreen tree typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide, making it ideal for home gardens and smaller spaces. Feijoa Unique thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and tolerates moderate frosts.
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