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feijoa tree size

If you're planning to add a feijoa to your New Zealand garden, understanding feijoa tree size is essential for success. Feijoa trees, treasured for their aromatic fruit and beautiful evergreen foliage, fit well in both large gardens and compact spaces. Whether you want a bountiful backyard orchard or a productive hedge, knowing how big feijoa trees grow helps with placement, pruning, and ongoing care.

Feijoa sellowiana fruit on a tree.

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.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Feijoa 'Unique' fruit on a tree.

Feijoa 'Unique'

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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.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Feijoa 'Opal Star' fruit.

Feijoa 'Opal Star'

Feijoa Opal Star is a standout choice for New Zealand gardens. Feijoa Opal Star is a late-season variety of Feijoa that produces medium to...

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Feijoa Antoinette fruit ready to eat.

Feijoa 'Antoinette'

Feijoa Antoinette produces tasty, medium-sized fruit in autumn. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, though it can be...

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Feijoa Wiki Tu fruit on a tree.

Feijoa 'Wiki Tu'

Feijoa Wiki Tu produces high yields of medium-sized fruit that are light green, sweet, and flavorsome. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 2.5 m...

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Feijoa Mammoth large fruit.

Feijoa 'Mammoth'

Feijoa Mammoth is a popular, vigorous variety known for producing extra-large, juicy fruit with rich, aromatic flavour. It performs exceptionally...

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Feijoa Apollo fruit cut in half.

Feijoa 'Apollo'

Feijoa Apollo trees produce tasty, medium-sized fruit in late autumn. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide but can be...

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Feijoa Takaka fruit on a table with one cut in half.

Feijoa 'Takaka'

Feijoa Takaka produces high yields of medium-sized fruit with semi-smooth, light green skin and flesh with a pleasant tropical flavour. This...

Feijoa 'Golden Goose' fruit.

Feijoa 'Golden Goose'

Feijoa 'Golden Goose' is a vigorous, mid-season fruiting variety known for producing large, aromatic fruit with excellent flavour. It’s ideal for...

Feijoa 'Anatoki' fruit on a tree.

Feijoa 'Anatoki'

Feijoa 'Anatoki' is an early-season feijoa variety known for its reliable crops and flavourful, aromatic fruit. It’s a vigorous grower with dense...

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Feijoa Kakariki fruit on a tree.

Feijoa 'Kakariki'

Feijoa Kakariki is an early-season variety that produces large, sweet fruit in autumn. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide...

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Feijoa 'Bambina'

Feijoa Bambina is a compact, dwarf variety perfect for small gardens, patios, and containers. It grows to around 1.5 m tall and wide, forming a neat...

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'Hass' Avocado fruit.

Avocado 'Hass'

Avocado 'Hass' is the world’s most popular avocado variety, prized for its rich, creamy texture and excellent flavour. This evergreen fruit tree is...

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Typical Feijoa Tree Size

Mature feijoa trees (also known as pineapple guava or Feijoa sellowiana) generally reach between 2 and 5 metres high in New Zealand gardens, with a similar spread. Most varieties tend to stay at the smaller end of this range in home gardens, making them easy to manage and harvest. In some conditions—especially if left unpruned—feijoas can grow over 6 metres tall, but regular trimming keeps them compact and fruitful.

Feijoa Cultivar Sizes

Not all feijoa varieties grow to the same height or shape. For instance, Feijoa 'Unique' is known for its tidy, upright habit and is particularly popular with home gardeners for its manageable size. Other cultivars like Feijoa Feijoa sellowiana can form larger specimens, while Feijoa 'Gemini', Feijoa 'Opal Star', and Feijoa 'Antoinette' all offer slightly different vigour and growth habits, giving you options whether you want a single feature tree or a dense fruiting screen.

Feijoa Tree Size for Hedging

Feijoas make excellent hedges and shelterbelts due to their dense branching and moderate growth rate. When regularly pruned, they can be maintained at just 1.5 to 2.5 metres high—perfect for privacy without blocking light. Dwarfing varieties such as Feijoa 'Unique' and naturally compact growers like Feijoa 'Opal Star' are particularly well-suited for hedges, as they require less effort to keep in shape.

How to Control Feijoa Tree Size

While feijoa trees are easily kept small by pruning, they will fill out and fruit best with regular annual trimming after harvest. Feijoas are very responsive to pruning, so you can maintain your desired feijoa tree size—whether that's a single-stemmed specimen, a sprawling bush, or a tightly clipped hedge. Spacing plants about 1.5 to 2.5 metres apart encourages healthy growth without overcrowding.

Choosing the Right Feijoa for Your Garden

When selecting a feijoa, consider both the ultimate tree size and your garden’s purpose. Compact choices like Feijoa 'Unique' and Feijoa 'Antoinette' are ideal for smaller spaces or container growing, while robust types such as Feijoa Feijoa sellowiana suit larger sites looking for abundant harvests or windbreaks.

By understanding feijoa tree size and choosing the right variety, your feijoa can become a thriving, delicious part of your garden for years to come.


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