mitre 10 feijoa tree

Why Choose a Feijoa Tree?

Feijoa trees (Feijoa sellowiana) — also known as pineapple guava or guavasteen — are renowned for their sweet and tangy fruit, versatility, and resilience. These evergreen trees thrive across New Zealand, from the winter chills of the South Island to the sunny North. Feijoas are ideal for hedging, edible landscaping, or a feature tree in a compact backyard. By planting a mitre 10 feijoa tree, you gain a source of delicious fruit and add a decorative plant that attracts pollinators and birds.

Popular Feijoa Varieties in New Zealand

While mitre 10 feijoa tree stock often includes common cultivars, you can also explore a wider selection of varieties from specialist nurseries. Each variety has unique traits—fruit size, flavour, ripening times, and pollination needs—so choosing the right one is important.

• Feijoa 'Unique': This self-fertile feijoa is perfect for smaller gardens or those wanting reliable harvests from a single tree. Its aromatic fruit ripens early in the season and the tree grows well in most conditions.
• Feijoa Feijoa sellowiana: The original feijoa species, offers robust growth and attractive silver-green foliage. A good choice for hedging or focal points, and provides a steady supply of fruit in autumn.
• Feijoa 'Gemini': Known for its medium-sized fruit with outstanding flavour and a slightly later ripening time, this variety is prized by home orchardists.
• Feijoa 'Opal Star': A vigorous grower with large, juicy fruit. Ideal if you want plentiful harvests and a tree that makes a strong garden statement.
• Feijoa 'Antoinette': This premium cultivar produces exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruit and is excellent for fresh eating and jams.

Planting and Caring for Your Feijoa Tree

Whether you buy a mitre 10 feijoa tree or another feijoa variety, location and care are key to success. Feijoas need well-drained soil, full sun, and occasional feeding with a balanced fertilizer. Mulch heavily to retain moisture and suppress weeds, and water regularly during dry periods. Most feijoa trees are frost tolerant, but young plants benefit from shelter in colder regions. Pruning is rarely needed, though light shaping encourages airflow and easier picking.

Harvest and Uses

Feijoa fruit ripens from late autumn to early winter. Simply collect fruit that falls naturally, or gently twist ripe ones off the stem. Feijoas are delicious fresh, but they’re also fantastic in baking, jams, smoothies, and chutneys. Growing your own mitre 10 feijoa tree delivers fresh flavour and sustainable produce right at your doorstep.

Ready to plant your feijoa tree? Explore our full range of varieties and expert advice, and experience the joys of home-grown feijoa fruit.