pineapple guava in zone 7b?
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puglvr1
11 years agoI attached a link below...
But it does say this "under climate"
" Climate
The feijoa needs a subtropical climate with low humidity. The optimum annual rainfall is 30 to 40 in (762-1,016 mm). The plant thrives where the weather is cool part of the year and it can withstand temperatures as low as 12ú to 15ú F (-11.11ú-9.44ú C). The flavor of the fruit is much better in cool than in warm regions. "
I'm not familiar with how cold your temps get so that should tell you if your tree will survive?
I have a Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana" growing in FL...its a seedling. It grows very well and Blooms every spring, but hasn't given me but a couple of fruits since I've had it...we get down in the 30's here. I have another bush (another seedling) and that one gives me more fruits than my standard PG tree...
Here is a link that might be useful: Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana )
puglvr1
11 years agoClose up picture of the tree...many blooms. Hoping to see some of them get pollinated this year, but won't get my hopes up if the previous years are any indication :o(
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