when to plant feijoa trees
Curious about when to plant feijoa trees? You’re not alone. Feijoas, also known as pineapple guavas, have become a staple in many New Zealand gardens thanks to their sweet, aromatic fruit and attractive evergreen foliage. Planting feijoa trees at the right time sets them up for vigorous growth, bountiful harvests, and resilience against weather extremes. In this guide, we’ll help you choose the best time to plant, explain why timing is so important, and share practical tips to ensure your new feijoas settle in beautifully.
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 tall and the same wide, but can be trimmed as necessary. Feijoa Wiki Tu is commonly grown for fruit production, trimmed into a hedge, used for screening, included in cottage gardens, or added to a mixed planting.
From $299.92
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 trimmed to smaller sizes as necessary. Feijoa Antoinette is commonly grown for fruit production, trimmed into a hedge, used for screening, or added to a mixed planting. The Plant Company recommends planting at least two feijoa varieties to provide more prolonged fruiting and improved yields.
From $35.03
