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