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FEIJOA
GARY HEITKAMP


· Common Names: Feijoa, Pineapple Guava, Guavasteen, Brazilian Guava, Fig Guava, New Zealand Banana · Family: Myrtaceae · Scientific Name: Acca sellowiana, Feijoa sellowiana · Related Families: Eugenia Guavas (Psidium) Jaboticaba (Myrciaria)

Introduction



Cultivation Geography
· · · · · Southern Brazil Northern Argentina Western Paraguay Western Uruguay New Zealand


· Ernst Berger, German botanist named it after Don da Silva Feijoa · Specific name honors a German, F. Sellow · Lack of consistency in name

Origin


· Abundance of Varieties: ­ Andre ­ Besson ­ Coolidge ­ Choiceana ­ Superba ­ Mammoth ­ Magnifica ­ Robert ­ David

Description


Description
· Shrub or small tree ­ Branches white hairs when immature · Leaves are thick and leathery ­ Smooth glossy on top ­ Silver hue underneath with visible veins · Eye catching flowers



Cultivation Information
· Very versatile plant in terms of:
­ Soil, Water, Salt, Shade

· Subtropical climate with low humidity (Mediterranean) · Few Pests · Can withstand colder temperatures than its relative, guava · Apples


Plant Uses
· Abundance of food products · Source of timber · Physical Services


Flower Pollination
· Insects, Bees · Birds · Hand Pollination

Seasons
· March to May · October to December


Taste
· Mixture of fruits just like the name ­Pineapple ­Guava ­Strawberry ­Hint of mint · Aroma


Notable Health Benefits
· · · · Low calories with high fiber content Vitamin C Potassium Other vitamins and minerals
­ Vitamin B6 ­ Calcium ­ Vitamin E and K