| For cool summer regions, the Earlihart Pineapple Guava is by far the earliest ripening variety, with good quality fruit. Selected in Oregon from seed supplied by Roy Hart, a New Zealand breeder of Feijoas.
ZONE: 8-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Summer blooming, fall ripening. Somewhat self-pollinating, but will produce bigger and better fruits with another Feijoa variety planted nearby.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Part to full sun, drought tolerant. Native to subtropical Brazil but can fruit in temperate climates. Responsive to pruning, can be cut back like a hedge.
CHILL HOURS: 100-200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: High. Possibly susceptible to anthracnose. Black scale and fruit flies can be a problem in some areas.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Up to 15' but can be pruned to stay small
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity* | 