{"title":"Feijoa Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeijoas are hardy evergreen shrubs with silvery leaves, pretty red and white flowers with edible petals, and aromatic green fruit tasting somewhere between pineapple, guava and mint. They tolerate cool winters and light frost, unlike true guavas, and make a good screen or a fruiting hedge. Choose by variety, and plant two different varieties near each other for the best crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a feijoa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apollo-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-apollo\"\u003eApollo Feijoa\u003c\/a\u003e is a well known variety with large, flavoursome fruit and good yields. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/unique-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-unique\"\u003eUnique Feijoa\u003c\/a\u003e is self fertile and is valued for sweet fruit. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/feijoa-white-goose-acca-sellowiana\"\u003eFeijoa\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/feijoa-pineapple-guava-acca-sellowiana\"\u003eFeijoa Pineapple Guava\u003c\/a\u003e are further forms of the same species, and are handsome shrubs in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeijoas are partly self fertile, but cross pollination between two different varieties lifts crops noticeably, so planting two varieties near each other is worthwhile if you want a good harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere feijoas grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeijoas thrive in cool to mild temperate climates and handle light frost, though they need some winter chill to fruit well. They also grow in warm temperate and subtropical gardens, but the crop can be lighter in heat and humidity. They like full sun, will accept part shade, and are tolerant of wind, which makes them a good fruiting windbreak. Mature plants reach three to four metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar plants, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-privacy-trees\"\u003efast growing privacy trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeijoas are good value in a small garden. The plant is attractive all year, with silver backed foliage, and it is sold both as a fruit tree and as a screening shrub. It tolerates salt laden wind, so it is a sensible choice for coastal gardens too, as long as it is not in constant exposure to the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers appear in late spring, with fleshy white petals and bright red stamens. Birds visit them, and the petals can be eaten fresh, with a sweet, slightly spicy taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny spot in well drained soil with compost mixed in. As a hedge or screen, space plants about two metres apart. As individual fruiting shrubs, allow three metres. Mulch the roots and keep the mulch off the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly while the plant is establishing, and through dry periods once it is fruiting. Feed in spring with a fruit tree fertiliser. Prune lightly after harvest to open the centre and keep the plant in check, because fruit is carried on the new growth of each season. The ripe fruit falls from the tree, so collect it from the ground when it is slightly soft, and scoop the flesh with a spoon. The petals are edible too and add colour to salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit that has fallen is ready to eat. Leaving it on the ground for a day or two to soften sweetens it, and a ripe fruit will give slightly when pressed. The fruit stores in a cool place for a week or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two feijoas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome varieties are self fertile, but all crop better with a second variety nearby for cross pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until feijoas fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually three to five years from a young plant, sooner from a larger one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do feijoas ripen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly in autumn, from March to May, depending on the variety and your climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a feijoa in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large pot, though the crop is lighter than from a plant in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"feijoa-white-goose-acca-sellowiana","title":"Feijoa - White Goose Acca sellowiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeijoa 'White Goose' (\u003cem\u003eAcca sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Goose') is the plant for gardeners who want a hedge and a harvest from the same strip of ground. It grows about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, carries grey green foliage that clips into a dense screen, and follows its red and white flowers with sweet, pineapple flavoured fruit in autumn. It is self fertile, so one plant crops on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne plant is enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Self fertile, so it sets fruit without a partner. Expect the first feijoas within 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge you can eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense foliage takes clipping well, so it works as a 2m to 3m screen that also fills a fruit bowl every autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers with a party trick.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red and white blooms have sweet edible petals, and the birds visit them eagerly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant, frost hardy and drought tolerant once established. Few fruiting plants take this much exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A yearly feed, a mulch and a trim after harvest keep it productive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible hedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for an edible hedge that closes into a solid screen. Clip lightly and you keep most of the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off salt wind that burns softer fruit trees, so it suits exposed coastal blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant makes a handsome small feature, and it crops in a large container on a sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Feijoa 'White Goose' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best crop; it grows in part shade but fruits more lightly. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and it is frost hardy through cold inland winters. Only the wet tropics do not suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining soil, from sand to improved clay. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch to 75mm, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer. Water matters most while fruit swells in late summer and autumn. Feed with a fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim hedges lightly after harvest. Heavy clipping trades fruit for formality, so prune only to shape and to let light into the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Feijoa 'White Goose' as an established 5L plant, well branched and ready for a bed or a larger pot. It settles in over its first season and typically carries a first light crop within 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting tips for fruit trees in every season\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brown-turkey-fig-tree-ficus-carica-brown-turkey\"\u003eBrown Turkey Fig, another self fertile backyard cropper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two feijoas to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. White Goose is self fertile, so a single plant sets fruit on its own. Bees working the flowers still help, so an open sunny position crops more heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the fruit ready to pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn. Feijoas drop when ready rather than colouring up on the branch. Give the plant a gentle shake, collect what lets go, and check the ground every day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I hedge it and still get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, within reason. Clip lightly once a year after harvest and the plants keep most of their flowering wood. A hard formal trim several times a year gives a neater face but a much smaller crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery well. It is frost hardy and suits cool temperate and inland gardens where many subtropical fruits fail. Give young plants a season to establish before their first hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49832885289279,"sku":"WHI-GOO-ACC-5L","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Feijoa-White-Goose-Acca-sellowiana.jpg?v=1741858877"},{"product_id":"feijoa-pineapple-guava-acca-sellowiana","title":"Feijoa Pineapple Guava - Acca sellowiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeijoa, or pineapple guava (\u003cem\u003eAcca sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e), is the rare plant that screens a boundary and feeds you at the same time. It grows to about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, holds grey green foliage with silver undersides, and carries unusual red and white flowers in spring whose fleshy petals are sweet and edible. The fruit follows in autumn, tasting somewhere between pineapple, guava and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge you can eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped or left loose it screens to about 3m and still produces a worthwhile crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers as well as fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The petals are sweet and good straight off the bush in spring, months before the fruit ripens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wind and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal and salt tolerant with genuine wind tolerance, so it works on exposed boundaries where most fruiting plants fail. It is frost hardy too, from subtropical gardens down to cool temperate ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets, good for birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the spring flowers bring honeyeaters through the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a productive hedge that closes at 2.5m to 3m. Trim after fruiting rather than before flowering, or you cut off the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tough leaf and dense low branching handle salt wind, which is why feijoa turns up in coastal plantings where citrus and stone fruit struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unpruned it makes a handsome multi stemmed small tree. Lift the lower branches to show the pale bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing feijoa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest crop; part shade grows a fine hedge but much less fruit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, though young plants want shelter through their first two winters. In the wet tropics it grows well and fruits poorly, because it needs some winter chill to set a crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic is ideal, and it forgives ordinary garden soil more readily than most fruiting plants. Avoid waterlogged ground, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Consistent water while the fruit is sizing makes a real difference to size. Feed a citrus or fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after fruiting, in late autumn or winter. Fruit forms on the current season's new wood, so a light annual trim keeps the hedge dense and the crop coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeijoa is sold here as tube stock, a young seedling of roughly 15 to 25cm. It is the value choice for a hedge run, but be realistic about the timeline: two to three years to a closed hedge, and three to four years to a first useful crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is grown from seed rather than as a named grafted cultivar, fruit size and flavour vary a little plant to plant, and planting several improves cross pollination and gives a heavier crop. Tubes travel well with almost no top growth to damage. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting tips for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants that handle coastal conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two plants to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly, but you will get a much heavier crop with two or more. Feijoa is only partly self fertile, and cross pollination lifts both fruit set and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the fruit ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn. Ripe feijoas drop rather than needing to be picked, so collect them off the ground daily and let them soften indoors for a day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Feijoa is not toxic to cats or dogs, and the dropped fruit is harmless if a dog decides to help with the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641935659327,"sku":"ACC-SEL-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100456206655,"sku":"ACC-SEL-140MM-P10","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100456304959,"sku":"ACC-SEL-200MM-P6","price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100456272191,"sku":"ACC-SEL-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100456239423,"sku":"ACC-SEL-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100456173887,"sku":"ACC-SEL-500MM","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Feijoa-Pineapple-Guava-Acca-sellowiana.png?v=1794662496"},{"product_id":"apollo-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-apollo","title":"Apollo Feijoa - Acca sellowiana 'Apollo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eApollo Feijoa (\u003cem\u003eAcca sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Apollo') is an evergreen fruiting shrub that grows to about 3m high and 2.5m wide, with silver-backed leaves and large oval fruit that ripen in the second half of the season. It is the feijoa for gardeners who want a decent crop of big, juicy fruit and a handsome hedge-sized plant in the same position, and the flowers are edible too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge oval fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apollo carries bigger fruit than many older feijoas, picked mid to late season once they drop or release with a gentle lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsidered self-fertile.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant can set fruit on its own, though crops are heavier when another feijoa variety flowers nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick white and crimson petals are sweet and can be eaten fresh in spring, and the bright red stamens draw in birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandsome all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense grey-green foliage with a silvery underside looks good as a hedge or backdrop even when there is no fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates moderate frost, wind and dry spells, and copes with a wide range of soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProductive hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a loose fruiting screen about 2.5 to 3m tall, or prune lightly after fruiting to hold it tighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e It slots in at the back of a fruit and vegetable bed, where the evergreen foliage gives shelter and the crop is easy to reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a big container and regular feeding it will grow as a smaller, patio-sized fruit tree, though crops are lighter than in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Apollo Feijoa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best crop, with part shade accepted. Feijoas are happiest in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. They are less reliable in the humid tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil enriched with compost suits it. It tolerates poor and slightly alkaline ground, but heavy wet clay holds it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly while it establishes and through flowering and fruit set. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch to keep the shallow roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after harvest to shape and open the canopy. Fruit drops when ripe, so pick it up from the ground often, and where fruit fly is active consider netting or bagging the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Apollo Feijoa in 300mm pots, one plant per pot. These are grafted or named-variety plants, which generally crop sooner than feijoas grown from seed. Plant out soon after arrival, water well and expect a settling-in season of leaf growth before fruit. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse more fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season: planting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two feijoas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApollo is considered self-fertile, so one plant will fruit. Planting a second variety such as Unique nearby usually lifts the size of the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit ripens mid to late season, after the early varieties. Named, grafted plants crop sooner than seedlings, but give it a full season or two to settle in first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need frost protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants handle moderate frost. Protect young plants under cloth in their first winter if your frosts are heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095105663295,"sku":"ACC-SEL-APOLLO-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/apollo-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-apollo.jpg?v=1794663022"},{"product_id":"unique-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-unique","title":"Unique Feijoa - Acca sellowiana 'Unique'","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnique Feijoa (\u003cem\u003eAcca sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Unique') is a compact evergreen fruiting shrub, about 3m high by 2.5m wide, valued because it fruits without a partner and crops at a young age. The fruit arrives early in the season with smooth, soft flesh, so it opens the feijoa harvest before most other varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliably self-fertile.\u003c\/strong\u003e You only need one plant for fruit, which makes it ideal for small gardens where space is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrops young.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is known for setting fruit at a young age, so you are not waiting years for a first harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly season fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The harvest comes before the mid and late varieties, so planted with a later variety it stretches the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, soft flesh.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pulp is soft and smooth rather than gritty, good eaten with a spoon straight from the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick white and crimson petals can be eaten in spring and are popular with birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProductive hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a loose, evergreen fruiting hedge, or 1.5m apart for a tighter line you clip after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible garden backbone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the back of a vegetable and herb bed, where its silver-grey foliage makes a good backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a big pot with regular feeding it stays smaller and still fruits, a handy choice for courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Unique Feijoa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest crop, though it copes with part shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and is harder going in the humid tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, compost-enriched soil is ideal, though it tolerates poorer ground than most fruit trees. Avoid soil that stays waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply through its first summers and during flowering and fruit set. Mulch to protect the shallow roots, and feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after harvest to keep it open and in shape. Fruit falls when ripe, so collect it often. Where fruit fly is a problem, net the plant or bag the developing fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Unique Feijoa in 300mm pots, one plant per pot, as a named variety that crops sooner than seed-grown feijoas. Plant it out promptly, water well and mulch. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eMore fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eGrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill one plant fruit on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Unique is reliably self-fertile, so a single plant sets fruit without a second variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt crops young for a feijoa, and grafted or named plants fruit sooner than seedlings. Expect leaf growth first while it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Planted 1.5 to 2m apart it forms a dense evergreen screen, and light pruning after harvest keeps it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095113593151,"sku":"ACC-SEL-UNIQUE-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/unique-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-unique.jpg?v=1794663350"},{"product_id":"mammoth-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-mammoth","title":"Mammoth Feijoa - Acca sellowiana 'Mammoth'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMammoth Feijoa (\u003cem\u003eAcca sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mammoth') is an upright, vigorous evergreen fruiting shrub that grows to about 3m high and 2.5m wide. It is one of the classic named feijoas, grown for its large, round to oval fruit with sweet, slightly gritty flesh, which ripens mid season. The grey-green leaves are silver underneath, and the red and white flowers are edible too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mammoth lives up to its name with big, round to oval feijoas in the middle of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, aromatic flesh.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flesh is sweet with the slightly gritty texture of a traditional feijoa, good for scooping straight from the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fleshy white petals around the red stamens are sweet and can be picked for salads without losing the crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and handsome.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey-green leaves with silver undersides make a good hedge or screen all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe classic partner for Triumph.\u003c\/strong\u003e The two varieties pollinate each other and ripen one after the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5 to 2m apart for an evergreen screen about 3m tall that also gives a crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the back of a productive bed, with a second variety within a few metres for pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its dense, tough foliage makes a useful shelter planting on exposed blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mammoth Feijoa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest crop, and part shade is accepted. Feijoas grow well in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and established plants handle moderate frost, wind and dry spells. They fruit best where winter brings some cold, and are less reliable in the humid tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil with added compost suits it. It copes with a wide range of soils, but heavy, waterlogged clay holds it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly while it establishes, and through flowering and fruit swell, when dry soil causes fruit to drop early. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch over the shallow roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after harvest to shape the plant and open the centre so birds and bees can reach the flowers. The fruit drops when ripe, so gather it from the ground every day or two. Where fruit fly is active, net the plant or bag the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mammoth Feijoa as single plants in 300mm pots. Named varieties like this crop sooner than feijoas grown from seed. Plant at the same depth as the pot, water in well and expect a season of leafy growth while it settles in. This line is currently on backorder. We take your order, source the plant from our growers and confirm timing with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eFruit trees and fruiting shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season: planting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/edible-backyard-layout-guide\"\u003eLaying out an edible backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Mammoth need a pollinator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is partly self-fertile, so a single plant can set some fruit. It crops best with a second variety, such as Triumph, growing nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know when the fruit is ripe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeijoas drop when they are ripe. Collect the fallen fruit every day or two and eat it within a few days, or pick fruit that comes away with a gentle touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy it now if it is on backorder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We take the order, source the plant from our growers and confirm the timing with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":68095726420287,"sku":"ACC-SEL-MAMMOT-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mammoth-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-mammoth.jpg?v=1794669546"},{"product_id":"triumph-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-triumph","title":"Triumph Feijoa - Acca sellowiana 'Triumph'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTriumph Feijoa (\u003cem\u003eAcca sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Triumph') is an upright, bushy evergreen fruiting shrub that grows to about 3m high and 2.5m wide. It is the late-season feijoa: medium to large oval fruit with firm skin and juicy, sharp-sweet flesh that keeps well after picking. Planted with Mammoth, its classic partner, it stretches the harvest well into late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Triumph ripens at the end of the feijoa season, after the early and mid season varieties have finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp-sweet and juicy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flavour has more tang than most, which many feijoa growers prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm skin means the fruit stores longer than softer varieties once it is collected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy grey-green foliage with silver undersides makes a dense hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweet white petals around the red stamens can be eaten fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaired with Mammoth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the two within a few metres of each other. They pollinate one another and ripen in sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5 to 2m apart, alternating varieties along the row, for a productive evergreen screen about 3m tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible garden backdrop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its dense habit gives shelter to a vegetable bed or orchard on the windy side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Triumph Feijoa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest crop, and part shade is accepted. Feijoas grow well in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and established plants handle moderate frost, wind and dry spells. They fruit best where winter brings some cold, and are less reliable in the humid tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil with added compost suits it. It copes with a wide range of soils, but heavy, waterlogged clay holds it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly while it establishes, and through flowering and fruit swell, when dry soil causes fruit to drop early. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch over the shallow roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after harvest to shape the plant and open the centre so birds and bees can reach the flowers. The fruit drops when ripe, so gather it from the ground every day or two. Where fruit fly is active, net the plant or bag the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Triumph Feijoa as single plants in 300mm pots. Named varieties like this crop sooner than feijoas grown from seed. Plant at the same depth as the pot, water in well and allow a season of leafy growth while it settles in. This line is currently on backorder. We take your order, source the plant from our growers and confirm timing with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse fruit trees and fruiting shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/edible-backyard-layout-guide\"\u003eEdible backyard layout guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting tips for fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Triumph fruit on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. Triumph needs a pollinator for good crops, so plant a second variety nearby. Mammoth is the classic partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it ripen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate in the season, after Mammoth. The fruit drops when ripe, so check under the plant every day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does backorder mean for this plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line is currently on backorder. We take your order, source the plant from our growers and confirm timing with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":68095726518591,"sku":"ACC-SEL-TRIUMP-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/triumph-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-triumph.jpg?v=1794669555"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/apollo-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-apollo.jpg?v=1794664853","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/feijoas.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}