Prefers a climate without extremes of heat or cold – mature, healthy plants are tolerant of cold (down to about 15F). Feijoas are not very happy with temperatures over 90F, and high heat and humidity can make fruit set very difficult; temperate (without harsh winters), humid warm/cool climates are ideal. Some drought tolerance; they can perform well in Mediterranean climates. Will require occasional pruning; otherwise, sprawling natural growth habit can be an issue in windy areas.
For fruit set, multiple plants (at least two), preferably of differing ancestry, will usually be required. Flowers (which are gorgeous) do not produce nectar, so attracting pollinators can be a challenge; hand-pollination can be effective.
These estimates for how long Pineapple guava takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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Feijoa
Acca sellowiana, Orthostemon sellowianus
Misspellings: feyjoa, feyjoa sellowiana