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Feijoa

Feijoa sellowiana

The feijoa is a tasty fruit that grows on a bush. It has a sweet flavor and smells wonderful! The bush has beautiful green leaves and pretty flowers.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Feijoa is a dense shrub or small tree with oval, leathery dark green leaves that have a distinctive silvery underside. Its striking flowers boast thick white petals contrasting with a burst of bright red stamens.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyMyrtaceaeGenusFeijoa
Feijoa
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Feijoa

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Feijoa trees can live for many decades, becoming a long-lasting garden friend!

Its beautiful flowers have edible petals that taste sweet and crunchy like candy!

Some birds, like fantails, love to snack on the sweet, juicy pulp of the fallen fruit!

The yummy feijoa fruit actually drops to the ground when it's perfectly ripe!

Special abilities

Ability

Sweet Nectar Petals

Feijoa has thick, sweet flower petals that attract pollinators, rewarding them with a tasty snack.

Ability

Sun-Reflecting Leaves

Feijoa has leaves with a silvery underside, which helps reflect sunlight and reduce water loss in dry conditions.

Ability

Aromatic Fruit Drop

Feijoa fruit naturally drops when perfectly ripe, releasing an irresistible aroma to signal its readiness.

Measurements & details

Height
100-700 cm
Spread
100-500 cm
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Early Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Main pollinator, attracted to its sweet flower petals.

eaten by

Rufous-bellied thrush

Turdus rufiventris

Feeds on ripe, fallen fruit, helping to spread seeds.

parasitizes

Woolly apple aphid

Eriosoma lanigerum

Sucks sap from roots and stems, weakening the plant.

Traits

Also known as

GuavasteenPineapple Guava

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash fruits before eating them to keep them clean and safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Feijoa?

100-700 cm

How wide does Feijoa spread?

100-500 cm

How big are the flowers on Feijoa?

2-4 cm

When does Feijoa bloom?

Late Spring to Early Summer

Is Feijoa edible?

Yes

Is Feijoa toxic?

None

What is Feijoa's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Feijoa pollinated?

Insect

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