{"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mammoth-feijoa-acca-sellowiana-mammoth","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}