How Much Sun Do Feijoa Trees Need

Plant feijoa in full sun; plants can tolerate partial shade. Plant feijoas in compost-rich, loamy soil that is well-drained. Feijoas grow best with a soil pH between 5.5 and 7.0.

Can feijoa grow in shade?

Feijoa pineapple guava performs well in full sun or partial shade. It prefers rich, organic, well-drained soil with an acid or slightly alkaline pH. When the pH is too high, the leaves turn yellow.

Do I need 2 feijoa trees?

Growing feijoas Like many other kinds of fruit trees, feijoas can be grown from seed, but don’t grow true to type. … Some cultivars are self-pollinating, and some are not-so-much, so need another tree to pollinate them.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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