Pineapple Guava, Feijoa 'Nazemetz'

I was very negative about this plant for a couple of years. It didn't grow but about 1 inch. Then, I tried giving it organic fertilizer...Read More and a daily drenching. To my surprise it has put on about 4 inches of growth the last month. The secret to this growing this is giving it lots of water and organic fertilizer. It is a heavy feeder and really likes very moist soil. Hoping for fruit this year or next.

I have two plants growing in my garden in Pune India. Not sure if they will bear fruit. Both are of different cultivars. This plant needs...Read More another tree nearby for fruiting.
I love this fruit and used to eat it with skin when ripe. Available in New Zealand during season. The smell is very nice when a tree has fruits. Very strong sweet smell.
The plant obviously grows in sub tropical climate. My plants are four year old.

In New Zealand Feijoa trees are plentiful and can grow to about 6m high. They have a stunning red flower, and the green fruit is ready to...Read More eat when it drops to the ground around April/May.The fruit has a distinctive taste and aroma - to me it smells a little like nail polish remover - but it is a favourite fruit of mine, which is cut in half and eaten with a teaspoon. The Feijoa was introduced into New Zealand around the 1900's, and with other cultivars being introduced, the size and taste of the fruit has apparently been improved.

Improved variety; better flavor; self-fruitful, although cross-pollination will produce a better crop.