Growing feijoa
berry / bush fruit
Pollination
A few cultivars ('Coolidge', 'Nazemetz') are self-fertile; most crop far better with a second variety.
Growing it
Zones 8-11. A tough grey-green evergreen shrub with edible flowers; the aromatic fruit drops when ripe. Takes coastal wind and light frost.
Where feijoa grows best
Hardy in zones 8-11, and it needs enough winter cold - about 50-200 chill hours - to flower and fruit well. Combining the two:
Good fit across most of: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina. Also parts of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington.
Will you get enough chill?
Feijoa (Pineapple Guava) needs roughly 50–200 hours between 32 and 45 °F over winter to break dormancy evenly. Check your area with the chill hours calculator. Low-chill breeding has pushed many varieties well below the figure here, so read the plant tag.
Questions gardeners ask
What zone does feijoa grow in?
Feijoa (Pineapple Guava) grows in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
How many chill hours does feijoa need?
Roughly 50-200 hours between 32 and 45°F over winter, depending on the variety. Low-chill varieties need less - check the plant tag, and estimate your own area with the chill hours calculator.
Does feijoa need a pollinator?
Partly self-fertile — crops much better with a partner. A few cultivars ('Coolidge', 'Nazemetz') are self-fertile; most crop far better with a second variety.
Which states can grow feijoa?
Feijoa (Pineapple Guava) suits most of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and parts of 16 other states where the right zones occur. Your own zone and chill hours matter more than the state.
Chill and pollination are given at the fruit-type level; specific cultivars can differ. Values are typical ranges for home-garden planning.