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meow starts with ... I am planning on planting a feijoa in a semi-shady part of our yard but I'm confused over the varieties. Which one should suit us? Can I plant another type of guava, such as strawberry guava for cross-pollination or does it have to be anotehr feijoa? Actually now I write that I'm thinking it's got to be two feijoas... but one is okay isn't it? Also- how fast do they usually grow? If I bought a decent size plant to start with (I think they are about 50-100cms tall usually?) how long till it's about 2m tall? The shady spot will probably slow it down a little too I'm guessing. Thanks!! :) | About the Author meow North Melbourne 9th September 2009 2:42pm #UserID: 2756 Posts: 31 View All meow's Edible Fruit Trees |
Jantina says... Hi meow, quoting from L. Glowinski, all feijoas should grow and fruit well in Melb. Mammoth, Appollo and Coolidge are either self or partially self fertile and the rest need a pollinator.You may however have other feijoas close by that would do the job. They are heavy feeders and though drought tolerant once established respond to watering when it's dry. Hope that helps. | About the Author Jantina Mt. Gambier S.A. 11th September 2009 12:03pm #UserID: 1351 Posts: 1272 View All Jantina's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author meow North Melbourne 11th September 2009 12:43pm #UserID: 2756 Posts: 31 View All meow's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author melbournefeijoas Melbourne 18th August 2010 4:47pm #UserID: 4109 Posts: 1 View All melbournefeijoas's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Julie Roleystone WA 19th August 2010 7:55pm #UserID: 154 Posts: 1842 View All Julie's Edible Fruit Trees |
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epiphany says... Just bear in mind some varieties can get really big. We had a Unique back home in NZ...it was a smaller tree compared to some I've seen (never got very big at all, in fact) & is self-fertile. Ours produced lovely big fruit & I was very sad to leave it behind when we moved here (although I managed to replace it later on). I agree about seedlings. If you want a reliable cropper, get a named variety. Some seedlings may be fantastic fruiters but the majority I've heard about so far either don't fruit or are very poor fruiters with inferior fruit. | About the Author epiphany2 Melbourne 19th August 2010 11:17pm #UserID: 703 Posts: 84 View All epiphany2's Edible Fruit Trees |
| About the Author J Belgrave, VIC 20th August 2010 3:51pm #UserID: 2954 Posts: 397 View All J's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Rob says... Hey guys, Does anyone know of anywhere in the Geelong/Surfcoast/Portland area or on the net I can buy some "brand name" feijoa trees? Dailys don't post them to Vic. I have 2 "no name" trees and want to get some others so they will hopefully cross pollinate. Alternatively and cuttings would be oh so greatly appreciated!! Thanks | About the Author Rob10 Torquay 21st November 2010 8:55pm #UserID: 3961 Posts: 24 View All Rob10's Edible Fruit Trees |
| About the Author VioletCactus1 Melbourne 21st November 2010 9:56pm #UserID: 516 Posts: 349 View All VioletCactus1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author TyalgumPhil Murwillumbah 22nd November 2010 5:26am #UserID: 960 Posts: 1377 View All TyalgumPhil's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author epiphany2 Melbourne 23rd November 2010 4:29pm #UserID: 703 Posts: 84 View All epiphany2's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Rob10 Torquay 26th November 2010 6:08pm #UserID: 3961 Posts: 24 View All Rob10's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author TyalgumPhil Murwillumbah 26th November 2010 6:43pm #UserID: 960 Posts: 1377 View All TyalgumPhil's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author VioletCactus1 Melbourne 27th November 2010 9:04am #UserID: 516 Posts: 349 View All VioletCactus1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Rob10 1st December 2010 9:22pm #UserID: 3961 Posts: 24 View All Rob10's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author VioletCactus1 Melbourne 1st December 2010 9:36pm #UserID: 516 Posts: 349 View All VioletCactus1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Rob10 2nd December 2010 6:39pm #UserID: 3961 Posts: 24 View All Rob10's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author amanda19 Geraldton Mid West WA 2nd December 2010 7:23pm #UserID: 2309 Posts: 4607 View All amanda19's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author ringelstrumpf1 Blue Mountains 2nd December 2010 9:17pm #UserID: 3535 Posts: 148 View All ringelstrumpf1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Rob10 says... Hey all, I have 4 Feijoa in the ground, all very healthy, full of fruit and about waist high and bushy. I am wanting to move them from one property to another in Autumn, both in South West Vic, and am wondering if anyone has transplanted them successfully or has any tips. All I can find on the net is one website saying just don't. Thanks | About the Author Rob10 PORTLAND,3305,VIC 4th April 2014 1:09pm #UserID: 3961 Posts: 24 View All Rob10's Edible Fruit Trees |
Jason says... I always go by the theory if it doesn't go dormant but can grow by cuttings then you can move it. If it won't you can't. I'd imagine they can be moved, in the end its just a really big cutting with the advantage of still having half its roots. I've tried moving avocados and that's garunteed death but I would definitely give fejoia a try with confidence. Take some cuttings while you are there just in case it goes badly. | About the Author Jason Portland 4th April 2014 3:11pm #UserID: 637 Posts: 1217 View All Jason's Edible Fruit Trees |
| About the Author JimmyJam bayswater 11th July 2014 3:43pm #UserID: 10200 Posts: 1 View All JimmyJam's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author BenW Kinglake West,3757,VIC 11th July 2014 5:11pm #UserID: 5390 Posts: 144 View All BenW's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Rawry57 Geelong 12th May 2017 5:03pm #UserID: 16132 Posts: 1 View All Rawry57's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author pink diamonds MITCHELL,2911,ACT 31st March 2023 9:43am #UserID: 24733 Posts: 1 View All pink diamonds's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author TareqMelbourn CHELTENHAM,3192,VIC 2nd May 2023 12:57pm #UserID: 31679 Posts: 4 View All TareqMelbourn's Edible Fruit Trees |
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