Kakariki Feijoa

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Feijoa sellowiana – ‘Kakariki’ Feijoa (Pineapple Guava)

Kakariki Feijoa is a selection of pineapple guava valued for its sweet, aromatic fruit and attractive evergreen form. In spring, it produces striking edible flowers with white petals and red stamens, followed by green, egg-shaped fruit that ripens in late fall. The flavor is a unique blend often described as pineapple, guava, and mint.

This cultivar is grown both for fruit production and ornamental use, offering year-round landscape appeal with its dense, gray-green foliage and showy blooms. It is well suited for warm climates and protected microclimates in cooler regions.

Plant Characteristics

• Chill Hours: Low (200–300 or less)
• Hardiness Zone: 8–11 (may survive brief dips into Zone 7 with protection)
• Pollination: Partially self-fertile (better yields with a second variety)
• Ripening Time: Late Fall
• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub / small tree
• Mature Size: 8–12 ft tall, 6–10 ft wide

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full Sun
• Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to a range of soils
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Maintenance: Low; prune lightly to shape if needed

Fruit & Use

• Medium green fruit with aromatic, tropical flavor
• Best picked when it naturally drops or softens slightly
• Excellent for fresh eating, smoothies, jellies, and desserts
• Edible flowers are also sweet and decorative

Kakariki Feijoa is a productive and ornamental edible shrub that performs best in warm climates, offering unique fruit and striking spring blooms in a low-maintenance plant.