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 == Cultivars and selections ==
-=== Mainstream New Zealand varieties ===
+Named feijoa selections differ in relative harvest position, fruit traits, plant habit, and pollination behavior. The detailed comparison has been moved to [[Acca sellowiana cultivars and selections|Acca sellowiana cultivars and selections]], while this species page retains the practical point that early, mid-season, and late selections can be combined to extend harvest and that flowering overlap matters for crop reliability.<sup>[[#cite_note-2|[2]]]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-3">[[#cite_note-3|[3]]]</sup>
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 * <span id="cite_note-3"></span>[[#cite_ref-3|↑]] '''[3]''' [https://tuigarden.co.nz/inspiration-hub/ideas-and-inspiration/feijoa-variety-favourites/ Tui: Feijoa variety favourites] (accessed 24 August 2026).
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	== Photos ==		== Photos ==
			[[File:Feijoa sellowiana .jpg\|280px\|Leaves and flowers of ''Acca sellowiana'' in Fronton, France.]]
	[[File:Feijoa sellowiana .jpg~~\|thumb\|right~~\|280px\|Leaves and flowers of ''Acca sellowiana'' in Fronton, France.]]
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	Ripe feijoa fruit is eaten fresh, while the flowers are also edible. The plant is grown both as a fruit crop and as an ornamental evergreen shrub; North Carolina Extension also lists specimen, edible-garden, container, and privacy uses.<ref name="ncsu-feijoa" />		Ripe feijoa fruit is eaten fresh, while the flowers are also edible. The plant is grown both as a fruit crop and as an ornamental evergreen shrub; North Carolina Extension also lists specimen, edible-garden, container, and privacy uses.<ref name="ncsu-feijoa" />

	== Cultivars ==		== Cultivars and selections ==
	New Zealand growers commonly group feijoa cultivars by early, mid-season, and late harvest. The current industry list includes newer selections such as Anatoki, Kaiteri, Kakariki, and Pounamu alongside established garden varieties such as Unique, Apollo, Mammoth, Triumph, and Wiki Tu.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" /> Self-fertile selections can set fruit alone, but a second cultivar flowering at the same time generally improves crop size and reliability.<ref name="tui-varieties">[https://tuigarden.co.nz/inspiration-hub/ideas-and-inspiration/feijoa-variety-favourites/ Tui: Feijoa variety favourites] (accessed 24 August 2026).</ref>		New Zealand growers commonly group feijoa cultivars by early, mid-season, and late harvest. The current industry list includes newer selections such as Anatoki, Kaiteri, Kakariki, and Pounamu alongside established garden varieties such as Unique, Apollo, Mammoth, Triumph, and Wiki Tu.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" /> Self-fertile selections can set fruit alone, but a second cultivar flowering at the same time generally improves crop size and reliability.<ref name="tui-varieties">[https://tuigarden.co.nz/inspiration-hub/ideas-and-inspiration/feijoa-variety-favourites/ Tui: Feijoa variety favourites] (accessed 24 August 2026).</ref>

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	For a long harvest, combine at least one early, one mid-season, and one late cultivar. The exact calendar varies by region, crop load, and season; cultivar names and availability also differ between commercial production and home-garden nurseries. Named cultivars should be propagated clonally when their fruit, harvest timing, or pollination traits need to be preserved. Seedlings are useful pollinizers but are genetically variable and should not be assumed to reproduce the parent cultivar.		For a long harvest, combine at least one early, one mid-season, and one late cultivar. The exact calendar varies by region, crop load, and season; cultivar names and availability also differ between commercial production and home-garden nurseries. Named cultivars should be propagated clonally when their fruit, harvest timing, or pollination traits need to be preserved. Seedlings are useful pollinizers but are genetically variable and should not be assumed to reproduce the parent cultivar.

	~~== Commentary ==~~
	~~Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Acca sellowiana\|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.~~

	== Photos ==		== Photos ==

	[[File:Feijoa sellowiana .jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Leaves and flowers of ''Acca sellowiana'' in Fronton, France.]]		[[File:Feijoa sellowiana .jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Leaves and flowers of ''Acca sellowiana'' in Fronton, France.]]

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	== References ==		== References ==
			<references />
	* [https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/acca-sellowiana/common-name/feijoa/ North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: Feijoa]		* [https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/acca-sellowiana/common-name/feijoa/ North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: Feijoa]
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Acca+sellowiana Useful Tropical Plants: Acca sellowiana]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Acca+sellowiana Useful Tropical Plants: Acca sellowiana]

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	\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| [[File:Acca sellowiana Fruit MHNT Fronton.jpg\|250px\|Acca sellowiana ~~fruit, flower~~, ~~or plant habit. Wikimedia Commons file page~~.]]		\| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| [[File:Acca sellowiana Fruit MHNT Fronton.jpg\|thumb\|center\|250px\|Fruits of ''Acca sellowiana'' photographed in Fronton, France.]]
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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	Feijoa is ~~a cool-tolerant~~ Myrtaceae ~~shrub with~~ aromatic green fruit ~~and edible flowers~~. ~~It prefers mild seasons, sun, drainage, and enough winter chill for reliable flowering~~.		Feijoa is an evergreen perennial shrub or small tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to South America. The foliage is silvery, the flowers are edible, and the aromatic green fruit is harvested as a fresh fruit. In warm climates it may reach about 3–4.6 m with a similar spread; North Carolina Extension reports a smaller 1.5–1.8 m garden size under its conditions.<ref name="ncsu-feijoa">[https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/acca-sellowiana/common-name/feijoa/ North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: Feijoa] (accessed 24 August 2026).</ref>

	The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Acca]], [[Myrtaceae]], and [[Myrtales]].		The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Acca]], [[Myrtaceae]], and [[Myrtales]]. ''Feijoa sellowiana'' is a widely encountered former name; this article follows ''Acca sellowiana'' as the accepted title.

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
	Feijoa ~~is a cool-subtropical South American shrub of upland grassland~~ and ~~woodland margins. It tolerates light frost, wants~~ sun ~~and drainage~~, ~~and often fruits best where warm days are followed by cooler nights~~.		Feijoa flowers and fruits best in full sun, although established plants tolerate light shade. Consistent soil moisture is important for fruit quality, but the root zone should remain well drained. In exposed sites, the evergreen shrub can also serve as a specimen, hedge, or container plant.<ref name="ncsu-feijoa" />

	~~Well-~~drained ~~acidic to neutral soil; mild subtropical climate~~. ~~Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless~~ the ~~species is being grown in~~ a ~~deliberately wet habitat~~.

	=== Soil and water ===		=== Soil and water ===
	~~Well~~-drained acidic to neutral ~~soil; mild subtropical climate; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike~~.		Use moist, well-drained soil and water deeply and regularly while fruit is developing. North Carolina Extension reports tolerance of both sandy and heavy-clay soils, but shallow roots benefit from mulch and from avoiding prolonged saturation.<ref name="ncsu-feijoa" /> The source does not establish a single universal soil pH, so the summary's acidic-to-neutral wording should not be read as a strict pH requirement.

	=== Sun and humidity ===		=== Sun and humidity ===
	~~Most plants in this group prefer bright~~ light~~; young trees may need shelter while roots establish~~. Humidity ~~should be paired with airflow,~~ not ~~stagnant enclosure~~.		Full sun gives the best flowering and fruiting; light shade is tolerated. The plant's evergreen foliage and dense habit can suit humid gardens, but airflow remains useful where scale or fruit flies occur. Humidity alone is not a substitute for drainage or regular root-zone moisture management.<ref name="ncsu-feijoa" />

	=== Seasonal changes ===		=== Seasonal changes ===
	~~Flowering~~ and harvest ~~vary with local wet~~/~~dry or cool~~/~~warm cycles~~. ~~Adjust irrigation to the species' native rhythm and protect warm-tropical plants during cool weather~~.		Feijoa remains evergreen rather than entering a normal leafless dormancy. Cultivar harvest timing is usefully described as early, mid-season, or late in the New Zealand industry guide, but the local calendar depends on climate and selection. Keep moisture more consistent during flowering and fruit development; do not infer a universal harvest month from the New Zealand classification.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties">[https://www.feijoa.org.nz/resources/varieties NZ Feijoa Growers Association: Feijoa varieties] (accessed 24 August 2026).</ref>

	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed variable; cuttings ~~or grafting for named cultivars. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods~~ when a named selection ~~must be preserved~~.		Fresh seed separated from ripe fruit is the most reliable general method reported by North Carolina Extension, but seedlings are genetically variable. Summer cuttings can be rooted when propagating a named cultivar, preserving a selection more faithfully than seed.<ref name="ncsu-feijoa" />

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
	~~Usually autumn~~; ~~green aromatic~~ fruit ~~drops when mature~~. ~~Local~~ climate, ~~cultivar, rootstock~~, pollination~~, and rainfall~~ can shift the calendar ~~substantially~~.		The edible flowers are followed by aromatic green fruit. Harvest maturity is commonly judged by fruit softening or natural drop; handle fallen or fully ripe fruit carefully because quality declines after overripening. Cultivar, climate, crop load, and pollination can shift the harvest period, so the NZFGA early/mid/late grouping is more transferable than a single calendar date.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" />

	== Fruit and uses ==		== Fruit and uses ==
	~~The ripe~~ fruit is eaten fresh and ~~may be used in drinks~~, ~~preserves~~, ~~desserts~~, ~~or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest~~.		Ripe feijoa fruit is eaten fresh, while the flowers are also edible. The plant is grown both as a fruit crop and as an ornamental evergreen shrub; North Carolina Extension also lists specimen, edible-garden, container, and privacy uses.<ref name="ncsu-feijoa" />

	== Cultivars ==		== Cultivars ==
	New Zealand growers commonly group feijoa cultivars by early, mid-season, and late harvest. The current industry list includes newer selections such as Anatoki, Kaiteri, Kakariki, and Pounamu alongside established garden varieties such as Unique, Apollo, Mammoth, Triumph, and Wiki Tu.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties"~~>[https://www.feijoa.org.nz/resources/varieties NZ Feijoa Growers Association: Feijoa varieties] (accessed 4 August 2026).<~~/~~ref~~> Self-fertile selections can set fruit alone, but a second cultivar flowering at the same time generally improves crop size and reliability.<ref name="tui-varieties">[https://tuigarden.co.nz/inspiration-hub/ideas-and-inspiration/feijoa-variety-favourites/ Tui: Feijoa variety favourites] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref>		New Zealand growers commonly group feijoa cultivars by early, mid-season, and late harvest. The current industry list includes newer selections such as Anatoki, Kaiteri, Kakariki, and Pounamu alongside established garden varieties such as Unique, Apollo, Mammoth, Triumph, and Wiki Tu.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" /> Self-fertile selections can set fruit alone, but a second cultivar flowering at the same time generally improves crop size and reliability.<ref name="tui-varieties">[https://tuigarden.co.nz/inspiration-hub/ideas-and-inspiration/feijoa-variety-favourites/ Tui: Feijoa variety favourites] (accessed 24 August 2026).</ref>

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	For a long harvest, combine at least one early, one mid-season, and one late cultivar. The exact calendar varies by region, crop load, and season; cultivar names and availability also differ between commercial production and home-garden nurseries. Named cultivars should be propagated clonally when their fruit, harvest timing, or pollination traits need to be preserved. Seedlings are useful pollinizers but are genetically variable and should not be assumed to reproduce the parent cultivar.		For a long harvest, combine at least one early, one mid-season, and one late cultivar. The exact calendar varies by region, crop load, and season; cultivar names and availability also differ between commercial production and home-garden nurseries. Named cultivars should be propagated clonally when their fruit, harvest timing, or pollination traits need to be preserved. Seedlings are useful pollinizers but are genetically variable and should not be assumed to reproduce the parent cultivar.

			== Commentary ==
			Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Acca sellowiana\|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.

	== Photos ==		== Photos ==

	[[File:Feijoa sellowiana .jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|~~Field view or fruit detail~~ of Acca sellowiana~~. Wikimedia Commons file page~~.]]		[[File:Feijoa sellowiana .jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Leaves and flowers of ''Acca sellowiana'' in Fronton, France.]]

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	== References ==		== References ==
			* [https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/acca-sellowiana/common-name/feijoa/ North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: Feijoa]
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Acca+sellowiana Useful Tropical Plants: Acca sellowiana]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Acca+sellowiana Useful Tropical Plants: Acca sellowiana]
	* [https://www.feijoa.org.nz/resources/varieties NZ Feijoa Growers Association: Feijoa varieties]		* [https://www.feijoa.org.nz/resources/varieties NZ Feijoa Growers Association: Feijoa varieties]
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	== Image credits ==		== Image credits ==
	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Acca_sellowiana_Fruit_MHNT_Fronton.jpg Acca sellowiana Fruit MHNT Fronton.jpg] — ~~Wikimedia Commons file page~~; ~~creator and license are recorded on the source page~~.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Acca_sellowiana_Fruit_MHNT_Fronton.jpg Acca sellowiana Fruit MHNT Fronton.jpg] — Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0; fruits photographed in Fronton, Haute-Garonne, France.
	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Feijoa_sellowiana_.jpg Feijoa sellowiana .jpg] — ~~Wikimedia Commons file page~~; ~~creator~~ and ~~license are recorded on the source page~~.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Feijoa_sellowiana_.jpg Feijoa sellowiana .jpg] — Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0; leaves and flowers photographed in Fronton, Haute-Garonne, France.

	[[Category:Fruits]]		[[Category:Fruits]]
	[[Category:Myrtaceae]]		[[Category:Myrtaceae]]
	[[Category:Acca]]		[[Category:Acca]]

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	~~'''Feijoa''' ('''''Acca sellowiana'''''; also known as feijoa) is a Myrtaceae fruit plant grown for its fruit. The accepted scientific name is used as the canonical page title.~~		{\| class="wikitable" style="float: right; width: 320px; margin-left: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 1em;"

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	== ~~Identification and description~~ ==		== Description ==
	Feijoa is a cool-tolerant Myrtaceae shrub with aromatic green fruit and edible flowers. It prefers mild seasons, sun, drainage, and enough winter chill for reliable flowering.		Feijoa is a cool-tolerant Myrtaceae shrub with aromatic green fruit and edible flowers. It prefers mild seasons, sun, drainage, and enough winter chill for reliable flowering.

	The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Acca]], [[Myrtaceae]], and [[Myrtales]].		The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Acca]], [[Myrtaceae]], and [[Myrtales]].

	== ~~Growing~~ ==		== Cultivation ==
	Feijoa is a cool-subtropical South American shrub of upland grassland and woodland margins. It tolerates light frost, wants sun and drainage, and often fruits best where warm days are followed by cooler nights.		Feijoa is a cool-subtropical South American shrub of upland grassland and woodland margins. It tolerates light frost, wants sun and drainage, and often fruits best where warm days are followed by cooler nights.

	Well-drained acidic to neutral soil; mild subtropical climate. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.		Well-drained acidic to neutral soil; mild subtropical climate. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.

	=== Soil ===		=== Soil and water ===
	Well-drained acidic to neutral soil; mild subtropical climate; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike.		Well-drained acidic to neutral soil; mild subtropical climate; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike.

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	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed variable; cuttings or grafting for named cultivars. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.		Fresh seed variable; cuttings or grafting for named cultivars. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.

	~~[[File:Feijoa sellowiana .jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Acca sellowiana. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]~~

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
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	== Fruit and uses ==		== Fruit and uses ==
	The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.		The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.


	== Cultivars ==		== Cultivars ==

	New Zealand growers commonly group feijoa cultivars by early, mid-season, and late harvest. The current industry list includes newer selections such as Anatoki, Kaiteri, Kakariki, and Pounamu alongside established garden varieties such as Unique, Apollo, Mammoth, Triumph, and Wiki Tu.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties">[https://www.feijoa.org.nz/resources/varieties NZ Feijoa Growers Association: Feijoa varieties] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref> Self-fertile selections can set fruit alone, but a second cultivar flowering at the same time generally improves crop size and reliability.<ref name="tui-varieties">[https://tuigarden.co.nz/inspiration-hub/ideas-and-inspiration/feijoa-variety-favourites/ Tui: Feijoa variety favourites] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref>		New Zealand growers commonly group feijoa cultivars by early, mid-season, and late harvest. The current industry list includes newer selections such as Anatoki, Kaiteri, Kakariki, and Pounamu alongside established garden varieties such as Unique, Apollo, Mammoth, Triumph, and Wiki Tu.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties">[https://www.feijoa.org.nz/resources/varieties NZ Feijoa Growers Association: Feijoa varieties] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref> Self-fertile selections can set fruit alone, but a second cultivar flowering at the same time generally improves crop size and reliability.<ref name="tui-varieties">[https://tuigarden.co.nz/inspiration-hub/ideas-and-inspiration/feijoa-variety-favourites/ Tui: Feijoa variety favourites] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref>

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	For a long harvest, combine at least one early, one mid-season, and one late cultivar. The exact calendar varies by region, crop load, and season; cultivar names and availability also differ between commercial production and home-garden nurseries. Named cultivars should be propagated clonally when their fruit, harvest timing, or pollination traits need to be preserved. Seedlings are useful pollinizers but are genetically variable and should not be assumed to reproduce the parent cultivar.		For a long harvest, combine at least one early, one mid-season, and one late cultivar. The exact calendar varies by region, crop load, and season; cultivar names and availability also differ between commercial production and home-garden nurseries. Named cultivars should be propagated clonally when their fruit, harvest timing, or pollination traits need to be preserved. Seedlings are useful pollinizers but are genetically variable and should not be assumed to reproduce the parent cultivar.

			== Photos ==

	~~== Commentary ==~~		[[File:Feijoa sellowiana .jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Acca sellowiana. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]
	~~Growers are welcome to share observations on the~~ [[~~Talk~~:Acca sellowiana~~\|talk~~ page]]~~, including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.~~


	~~== Photos ==~~

	~~The images above show documented fruit, flower, or plant-habit views. See the individual Commons file pages in the image credits for authorship and license details.~~		<div style="clear: both;"></div>

	== ~~Sources~~ ==		== References ==
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Acca+sellowiana Useful Tropical Plants: Acca sellowiana]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Acca+sellowiana Useful Tropical Plants: Acca sellowiana]
	* [https://www.feijoa.org.nz/resources/varieties NZ Feijoa Growers Association: Feijoa varieties]		* [https://www.feijoa.org.nz/resources/varieties NZ Feijoa Growers Association: Feijoa varieties]
	* [https://tuigarden.co.nz/inspiration-hub/ideas-and-inspiration/feijoa-variety-favourites/ Tui: Feijoa variety favourites]		* [https://tuigarden.co.nz/inspiration-hub/ideas-and-inspiration/feijoa-variety-favourites/ Tui: Feijoa variety favourites]



	== Image credits ==		== Image credits ==

	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Acca_sellowiana_Fruit_MHNT_Fronton.jpg Acca sellowiana Fruit MHNT Fronton.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Acca_sellowiana_Fruit_MHNT_Fronton.jpg Acca sellowiana Fruit MHNT Fronton.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Feijoa_sellowiana_.jpg Feijoa sellowiana .jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Feijoa_sellowiana_.jpg Feijoa sellowiana .jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

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Replace nursery cultivar list with current New Zealand feijoa varieties

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	== Cultivars ==		== Cultivars ==

	~~Feijoa~~ cultivars ~~differ in fruit size~~, ~~skin texture~~, ~~ripening time~~, ~~growth habit~~, and ~~pollination behavior~~. Self-fertile selections can set fruit alone, but ~~planting~~ a second ~~compatible~~ cultivar ~~or a seedling commonly~~ improves crop size and ~~consistency~~.<ref name="~~ogw~~-~~guide~~">[https://~~onegreenworld~~.~~com~~/~~pineapple~~-~~guava~~-~~growing~~-~~guide~~/ ~~One Green World~~: ~~Pineapple Guava Growing Guide~~] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref>		New Zealand growers commonly group feijoa cultivars by early, mid-season, and late harvest. The current industry list includes newer selections such as Anatoki, Kaiteri, Kakariki, and Pounamu alongside established garden varieties such as Unique, Apollo, Mammoth, Triumph, and Wiki Tu.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties">[https://www.feijoa.org.nz/resources/varieties NZ Feijoa Growers Association: Feijoa varieties] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref> Self-fertile selections can set fruit alone, but a second cultivar flowering at the same time generally improves crop size and reliability.<ref name="tui-varieties">[https://tuigarden.co.nz/inspiration-hub/ideas-and-inspiration/feijoa-variety-favourites/ Tui: Feijoa variety favourites] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref>

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Cultivar !! ~~Fruit~~ and ~~season~~ !! Pollination ~~and plant~~ notes		! Cultivar !! Season and fruit !! Pollination, habit, or other notes
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	\| '''~~Coolidge~~''' \|\| Very ~~large, dark~~-~~green~~, ~~tasty~~ fruit~~; early ripening~~ \|\| ~~Self-fertile~~; ~~described~~ by ~~One Green World as a productive choice for Northwest gardens~~.<ref name="~~ogw~~-~~guide~~" />		\| '''Anatoki''' \|\| Very early; begins about 2–3 weeks before Unique; good-sized, smooth fruit with a sweet, mild flavor \|\| Compact habit; needs a pollinator. A newer selection bred by Roy Hart.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" />
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	\| '''~~Nikita~~''' \|\| ~~Among the earliest to ripen~~; ~~flavorful~~ fruit \|\| ~~Compact growth habit~~; ~~One Green World lists it as~~ a ~~useful early selection~~.<ref name="~~ogw~~-~~guide~~" />		\| '''Kaiteri''' \|\| Early and extends its crop; large, smooth fruit \|\| Prolific, vigorous, and upright; needs a pollinator. Bred by Roy Hart.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" /><ref name="tui-varieties" />
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	\| '''~~Apollo~~''' \|\| ~~Medium to~~ large ~~oval~~ fruit~~; smooth, thin, light-green skin with a blue-green bloom; well-developed, slightly gritty pulp; mid- to late-season~~ \|\| ~~Upright, spreading, vigorous, and productive; self-fertile and useful as~~ a pollinator ~~for other varieties~~.<ref name="~~ogw~~-~~apollo~~">~~[https://onegreenworld.com/product/apollo~~-~~pineapple-guava~~/ ~~One Green World: Apollo Pineapple Guava] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref~~>		\| '''Kakariki''' \|\| Very early; exceptionally sweet, large fruit \|\| Needs a pollinator; the name refers to green in Māori.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" /><ref name="tui-varieties" />
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	\| '''~~Mammoth~~''' \|\| ~~Very large fruit—the largest in One Green World’s listed collection~~; ~~sweet~~ and ~~flavorful; early ripening~~ \|\| ~~Plant with another variety or seedling for cross-pollination~~.<ref name="~~ogw~~-~~mammoth~~"~~>[https:~~/~~/onegreenworld.com/product/mammoth-pineapple-guava/ One Green World: Mammoth Pineapple Guava] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref~~>		\| '''Pounamu''' \|\| Early; medium-sized fruit with very dark skin, aromatic rich flavor, and a good sugar-to-acid balance \|\| Good storage; a newer selection bred by Roy Hart.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" />
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	\| '''~~Robert~~''' \|\| ~~Large~~, ~~flavorful fruit; notable flowering~~ \|\| ~~Self~~-~~fertile New Zealand selection with a compact growth habit~~.<ref name="~~ogw~~-~~guide~~" />		\| '''Unique''' \|\| Very early; medium-sized fruit with smooth, soft, juicy flesh and mild aroma \|\| Reliable self-fertility and good keeping quality; useful where only one tree can be planted.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" /><ref name="tui-varieties" />
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	\| '''~~Unique~~''' \|\| ~~Smaller~~ fruit ~~than some newer selections~~, ~~but exceptionally~~ sweet and ~~flavorful~~ \|\| ~~Completely~~ self-fertile~~; a practical choice where only one plant can be grown~~.<ref name="~~ogw~~-~~unique~~">~~[https://onegreenworld.com/product/unique~~-~~pineapple-guava~~/ ~~One Green World: Unique Pineapple Guava] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref~~>		\| '''Apollo''' \|\| Mid-season; large fruit, sometimes uneven in shape, with sweet flavor and good eating quality \|\| Delicate and bruises easily; vigorous, upright, spreading, and semi-self-fertile.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" /><ref name="tui-varieties" />
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	\| '''~~Waingaro™~~''' \|\| ~~Large~~ fruit with ~~thin skin and a sweet, lightly tart flavor; abundant crops ripening from late October into November~~ \|\| ~~New Zealand selection; partially self-fertile according to the product listing, so a second variety is recommended for heavier crops~~.<ref name="~~ogw~~-~~waingaro~~"~~>[https://onegreenworld.com/product/waingaro-pineapple-guava/ One Green World: Waingaro Pineapple Guava] (accessed 4 August 2026).<~~/~~ref~~>		\| '''Den’s Choice''' \|\| Mid-season; medium-large, very sweet, smooth, juicy fruit with mild aroma \|\| Good keeper.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" />
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	\| '''~~Kakapo~~''' \|\| ~~Small~~ to medium fruit with ~~strong sweetness~~ and ~~juicy flesh~~ \|\| ~~Compare with larger~~-~~fruited selections when choosing~~ for ~~fresh eating and fruit size~~.<ref name="~~ogw~~-~~kakapo~~">~~[https:~~/~~/onegreenworld~~.~~com~~/~~product~~/~~kakapo~~-~~pineapple~~-~~guava/ One Green World: Kakapo Pineapple Guava] (accessed 4 August 2026)~~.</ref>		\| '''Mammoth''' \|\| Mid- to late-season; medium-sized, moderately soft and juicy, somewhat grainy fruit \|\| A pollinator improves fruit size; Triumph is commonly recommended as a partner. The fruit can have empty internal locules.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" /><ref name="tui-varieties" />
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			\| '''Opal Star''' \|\| Late; medium-sized fruit with smooth dark skin and a rich, aromatic flavor \|\| Compact, slow-growing, bushy habit; useful for a home hedge.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" /><ref name="tui-varieties" />
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			\| '''Triumph''' \|\| Late; medium-sized, firm-skinned fruit with sharp flavor; stores well \|\| Slightly gritty, juicy flesh; a useful pollinator for Mammoth, but itself benefits from another cultivar.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" /><ref name="tui-varieties" />
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			\| '''Wiki™ Tu''' \|\| Late; large, mild-flavored fruit with firm texture and good keeping quality \|\| Dwarf-growing tree to about 2.5 m; partially self-fertile and more reliable with a nearby pollinator. Some fruit may contain hollow locules.<ref name="nzgfa-varieties" /><ref name="tui-varieties" />
	\|}		\|}

	~~One Green World also lists newer New Zealand selections including '''Kaiteri™'''~~, ~~'''Kakariki™'''~~, ~~'''Anatoki™'''~~, and ~~'''Takaka™'''~~. ~~Its growing guide describes these newer lines as large-fruited, thin-skinned, sweet~~, ~~and flavorful~~, ~~while noting that individual ripening~~ and ~~pollination details vary by selection. Kaiteri is described as particularly large-fruited~~; cultivar ~~pages~~ and ~~local trial observations should be consulted before treating those broad collection~~-~~level descriptions as a direct comparison~~.~~<ref name="ogw-waingaro" /><ref name="ogw-guide" />~~		For a long harvest, combine at least one early, one mid-season, and one late cultivar. The exact calendar varies by region, crop load, and season; cultivar names and availability also differ between commercial production and home-garden nurseries. Named cultivars should be propagated clonally when their fruit, harvest timing, or pollination traits need to be preserved. Seedlings are useful pollinizers but are genetically variable and should not be assumed to reproduce the parent cultivar.

	Named cultivars should be propagated clonally when ~~the~~ fruit ~~and~~ pollination traits need to be preserved. Seedlings are useful pollinizers but are genetically variable and should not be assumed to reproduce the parent cultivar.

	''Cultivar names, fruit descriptions, and pollination statements above summarize One Green World’s nursery and growing-guide information; performance varies with climate, crop load, pruning, and the presence of a second flowering selection.''

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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Acca+sellowiana Useful Tropical Plants: Acca sellowiana]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Acca+sellowiana Useful Tropical Plants: Acca sellowiana]
			* [https://www.feijoa.org.nz/resources/varieties NZ Feijoa Growers Association: Feijoa varieties]
			* [https://tuigarden.co.nz/inspiration-hub/ideas-and-inspiration/feijoa-variety-favourites/ Tui: Feijoa variety favourites]

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Add One Green World feijoa cultivar comparison

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	The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.		The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.


			== Cultivars ==

			Feijoa cultivars differ in fruit size, skin texture, ripening time, growth habit, and pollination behavior. Self-fertile selections can set fruit alone, but planting a second compatible cultivar or a seedling commonly improves crop size and consistency.<ref name="ogw-guide">[https://onegreenworld.com/pineapple-guava-growing-guide/ One Green World: Pineapple Guava Growing Guide] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref>

			{\| class="wikitable"
			! Cultivar !! Fruit and season !! Pollination and plant notes
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			\| '''Coolidge''' \|\| Very large, dark-green, tasty fruit; early ripening \|\| Self-fertile; described by One Green World as a productive choice for Northwest gardens.<ref name="ogw-guide" />
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			\| '''Nikita''' \|\| Among the earliest to ripen; flavorful fruit \|\| Compact growth habit; One Green World lists it as a useful early selection.<ref name="ogw-guide" />
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			\| '''Apollo''' \|\| Medium to large oval fruit; smooth, thin, light-green skin with a blue-green bloom; well-developed, slightly gritty pulp; mid- to late-season \|\| Upright, spreading, vigorous, and productive; self-fertile and useful as a pollinator for other varieties.<ref name="ogw-apollo">[https://onegreenworld.com/product/apollo-pineapple-guava/ One Green World: Apollo Pineapple Guava] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref>
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			\| '''Mammoth''' \|\| Very large fruit—the largest in One Green World’s listed collection; sweet and flavorful; early ripening \|\| Plant with another variety or seedling for cross-pollination.<ref name="ogw-mammoth">[https://onegreenworld.com/product/mammoth-pineapple-guava/ One Green World: Mammoth Pineapple Guava] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref>
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			\| '''Robert''' \|\| Large, flavorful fruit; notable flowering \|\| Self-fertile New Zealand selection with a compact growth habit.<ref name="ogw-guide" />
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			\| '''Unique''' \|\| Smaller fruit than some newer selections, but exceptionally sweet and flavorful \|\| Completely self-fertile; a practical choice where only one plant can be grown.<ref name="ogw-unique">[https://onegreenworld.com/product/unique-pineapple-guava/ One Green World: Unique Pineapple Guava] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref>
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			\| '''Waingaro™''' \|\| Large fruit with thin skin and a sweet, lightly tart flavor; abundant crops ripening from late October into November \|\| New Zealand selection; partially self-fertile according to the product listing, so a second variety is recommended for heavier crops.<ref name="ogw-waingaro">[https://onegreenworld.com/product/waingaro-pineapple-guava/ One Green World: Waingaro Pineapple Guava] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref>
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			\| '''Kakapo''' \|\| Small to medium fruit with strong sweetness and juicy flesh \|\| Compare with larger-fruited selections when choosing for fresh eating and fruit size.<ref name="ogw-kakapo">[https://onegreenworld.com/product/kakapo-pineapple-guava/ One Green World: Kakapo Pineapple Guava] (accessed 4 August 2026).</ref>
			\|}

			One Green World also lists newer New Zealand selections including '''Kaiteri™''', '''Kakariki™''', '''Anatoki™''', and '''Takaka™'''. Its growing guide describes these newer lines as large-fruited, thin-skinned, sweet, and flavorful, while noting that individual ripening and pollination details vary by selection. Kaiteri is described as particularly large-fruited; cultivar pages and local trial observations should be consulted before treating those broad collection-level descriptions as a direct comparison.<ref name="ogw-waingaro" /><ref name="ogw-guide" />

			Named cultivars should be propagated clonally when the fruit and pollination traits need to be preserved. Seedlings are useful pollinizers but are genetically variable and should not be assumed to reproduce the parent cultivar.

			''Cultivar names, fruit descriptions, and pollination statements above summarize One Green World’s nursery and growing-guide information; performance varies with climate, crop load, pruning, and the presence of a second flowering selection.''

	== Commentary ==		== Commentary ==