Feijoa Takaka

$39.99

Feijoa sellowiana ‘Takaka’

A wonderful variety of Feijoa to grow in more marginal-cooler regions with good fruit set. Hardy and vigorous grower. Large, dark green leaves with silvery undersides and a mass of brilliant red, Pohutukawa-like flowers in summer. Feijoa are very adaptable and make excellent choices for screening and hedges. Grows approximately 4m high x 3m wide in 10 years. Evergreen.

An exciting early bearer with sizeable, large fruit that have a delicious tropical flavour. Ripening in autumn. Partially self fertile but fruit set will greatly increase and be more reliable when planted with a Feijoa of another variety to cross-pollinate. Brilliant source of vitamin C and dietary fibre.

Plant all year round in fertile, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter in a full sun position. Mulch after planting to support a healthy root system. Frost and drought tolerant. Performs best in average-drier soils with moisture during fruit development, but will tolerate periods of quite wet conditions. Fertilise in late winter.

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Sunlight:Full sun
Temperature:Low, frost hardy
Wind:Indifferent to most wind except stormy conditions, Tolerant of coastal (salt) exposure
Moisture:Grows in wet/boggy soil or needs a lot of moisture, Grows in average garden conditions, Grows in dry conditions, needs perfect drainage
Texture:Light, loose, free, Average garden conditions, Heavy/clay soils
Colour:Red
Height:4m
Width:3m
SKU: FEI TAK 3.3L Categories: , ,

Description

Feijoa sellowiana ‘Takaka’

A wonderful variety of Feijoa to grow in more marginal-cooler regions with good fruit set. Hardy and vigorous grower. Large, dark green leaves with silvery undersides and a mass of brilliant red, Pohutukawa-like flowers in summer. Feijoa are very adaptable and make excellent choices for screening and hedges. Grows approximately 4m high x 3m wide in 10 years. Evergreen.

An exciting early bearer with sizeable, large fruit that have a delicious tropical flavour. Ripening in autumn. Partially self fertile but fruit set will greatly increase and be more reliable when planted with a Feijoa of another variety to cross-pollinate. Brilliant source of vitamin C and dietary fibre.

Plant all year round in fertile, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter in a full sun position. Mulch after planting to support a healthy root system. Frost and drought tolerant. Performs best in average-drier soils with moisture during fruit development, but will tolerate periods of quite wet conditions. Fertilise in late winter.

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