{"product_id":"kakariki-feijoa","title":"Kakariki Feijoa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ediblelandscaping.com\/pages\/feijoa-aka-pineapple-guava-care-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eClick here for Feijoa Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eFeijoa sellowiana – ‘Kakariki’ Feijoa (Pineapple Guava)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eKakariki 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"668\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eChill Hours: Low (200–300 or less)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eHardiness Zone: 8–11 (may survive brief dips into Zone 7 with protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"865\"\u003ePollination: Partially self-fertile (better yields with a second variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eRipening Time: Late Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"939\"\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen shrub \/ small tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eMature Size: 8–12 ft tall, 6–10 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eSun: Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained; adaptable to a range of soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eMaintenance: Low; prune lightly to shape if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eMedium green fruit with aromatic, tropical flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eBest picked when it naturally drops or softens slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eExcellent for fresh eating, smoothies, jellies, and desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eEdible flowers are also sweet and decorative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1613\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eKakariki 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Original Edible Landscaping","offers":[{"title":"TG\/1 Gallon","offer_id":47062632988841,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3TG\/3 Gallon","offer_id":47062633021609,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/ediblelandscaping.com\/products\/kakariki-feijoa","provider":"Edible Landscaping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}