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| name = ''Feijoa''

|familia=Myrtaceae

| common_names = Pineapple Guava, Feijoa, Guavasteen

|genus=Acca

| growth_habit = [[Shrub]] or Tree

| high = 25 ft (8 m)

|common_name=Feijoa, Pineapple Guava, Guavasteen

| wide = 25 ft (8 m)

|habit=shrub

| origin = S Brazil, N Argentina, W Paraguay, Uruguay

|Max ht box=25

| poisonous =  

|Max ht metric=ft

| lifespan =  

|Max wd box=25

| exposure = Sun, semi-shade

|Max wd metric=ft

| water = regular (deep), drought tolerant

|origin=E South America

| features = Fruit, flowers, foliage

|lifespan=perennial

| hardiness = 15 F

|exposure=sun, part-sun

| bloom =  

|water=moderate, dry

| usda_zones = 8a-10b

|features=evergreen, flowers, edible, fruit, foliage, drought tolerant

| sunset_zones = 7-9, 12-31, warmer 32

|Min Temp Num=15

|Temp Metric=°F

| image = Feijoa_HortResearch.jpg

|min_zone=8

| image_width = 240px

| image_caption = Pineapple Guava ''Feijoa sellowiana'' fruit

|sunset_zones=7-9, 12-31, warmer 32

|image=Acca sellowiana 002.JPG

|image_width=220

|image_caption=Pineapple Guava flower

}}

}}

The '''Feijoa''' ('''''Feijoa sellowiana''''', synonym ''Acca sellowiana''), also known as '''Pineapple Guava''' or '''Guavasteen''', is an [[evergreen]] [[shrub]] or small [[tree]], 1-7 m in height, originating from the highlands of southern [[Brazil]], parts of [[Colombia]], [[Uruguay]] and northern [[Argentina]]. In more recent times Feijoa sellowiana has been renamed Acca sellowiana, but most sources still use the older name. It is a warm-[[temperate]] to [[subtropical]] [[plant]] that will also grow in the [[tropic]]s but requires some winter chilling to fruit. In the [[northern hemisphere]] it has been cultivated as far north as western [[Scotland]] but does not fruit every year, as winter temperatures below about -9°C will kill the flower buds.

The '''Feijoa''' ('''''Acca sellowiana''''', synonym ''Feijoa sellowiana''), also known as '''Pineapple Guava''' or '''Guavasteen''', is an [[evergreen]] [[shrub]] or small [[tree]], 1-7 m in height, originating from the highlands of southern [[Brazil]], parts of [[Colombia]], [[Uruguay]] and northern [[Argentina]]. In more recent times Feijoa sellowiana has been renamed Acca sellowiana, but most sources still use the older name. It is a warm-[[temperate]] to [[subtropical]] [[plant]] that will also grow in the [[tropic]]s but requires some winter chilling to fruit. In the [[northern hemisphere]] it has been cultivated as far north as western [[Scotland]] but does not fruit every year, as winter temperatures below about -9°C will kill the flower buds.

Feijoas prefer cool winters and moderate summers (80° to 90° F), and are generally adapted to areas where temperatures stay above 15° F. Flower production is poor in areas with fewer than 50 hours of chilling. The flavor of the fruit is much better in cool than in warm regions. Even thought the plants are relatively hardy, sudden fall frosts can damage ripening fruit and late spring frosts can destroy blossoms. Spring frost damage is most likely in mild-winter areas, where the plants are not completely hardened off and respond to warm spells by blooming early.  

Feijoas prefer cool winters and moderate summers (80° to 90° F), and are generally adapted to areas where temperatures stay above 15° F. Flower production is poor in areas with fewer than 50 hours of chilling. The flavor of the fruit is much better in cool than in warm regions. Even thought the plants are relatively hardy, sudden fall frosts can damage ripening fruit and late spring frosts can destroy blossoms. Spring frost damage is most likely in mild-winter areas, where the plants are not completely hardened off and respond to warm spells by blooming early.  

* '''Trask''' - Originated as a bud sport of Coolidge. Medium to large, oblong fruit, up to 3-1/2 inches long and weighing 3 to 5 ounces. Rough, dark green skin. Shells thicker and grittier than Coolidge. Flavor and quality good to very good. Ripens early. Tree self-fertile, but most productive when cross-pollinated. Precocious. Ideal pollinator for Nazemetz.  

* '''Trask''' - Originated as a bud sport of Coolidge. Medium to large, oblong fruit, up to 3-1/2 inches long and weighing 3 to 5 ounces. Rough, dark green skin. Shells thicker and grittier than Coolidge. Flavor and quality good to very good. Ripens early. Tree self-fertile, but most productive when cross-pollinated. Precocious. Ideal pollinator for Nazemetz.  

* '''Triumph''' - Selected in New Zealand from seedlings of the Choiceana cultivar. Short, oval, plump fruits., not pointed as those of Coolidge, medium to large. Skin uneven but firm. Flesh somewhat gritty but with good seed to pulp ratio. Excellent sharp flavor. Ripens to midseason. Tree upright, of medium vigor. Bears heavily if pollinated. Good pollinator for Mammoth.  

* '''Triumph''' - Selected in New Zealand from seedlings of the Choiceana cultivar. Short, oval, plump fruits., not pointed as those of Coolidge, medium to large. Skin uneven but firm. Flesh somewhat gritty but with good seed to pulp ratio. Excellent sharp flavor. Ripens to midseason. Tree upright, of medium vigor. Bears heavily if pollinated. Good pollinator for Mammoth.  

==References==

==References==

* [http://www.feijoa.org.nz/ New Zealand Feijoa Growers Association Inc.]

* [http://www.feijoa.org.nz/ New Zealand Feijoa Growers Association Inc.]