The Takaka™ Feijoa is an exceptionally early-ripening variety known for its large, very sweet fruit with thin, edible skin. New Zealand’s ongoing development of Feijoa varieties has led to remarkable improvements, including early maturation, sizable fruit, and outstanding flavor. Alongside Katariki™ offer large, flavorful fruit prized for their quality. Originating from breeders Roy Hart and Nigel Ritson, these cultivars represent significant advances in Feijoa cultivation. Now available in the US, they ensure a promising future for this delicious and ornamental evergreen shrub. Unauthorized propagation is prohibited to honor the breeders’ efforts.
Pruned to around 2 feet when shipped.
We are not able to ship Feijoa to Hawaii
Considerations for Takaka™Feijoa
USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10,11
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Fresh Eating, drying,
Harvest Period: Very Late
Bloom Period: Midseason
Pollination Requirement: Self-fertile
Origin Date: South America
Storage: 1-2 months
Disease Resistance: Good
Rootstock: Own
Years to Bear: 2-3 years
Recommended Spacing: 8-12 ft.
Mature Size: 8-12 ft.
Water Requirements: 8-10 gallons per week May through Sept.
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Size of tree
Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .
Pruning tip
Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...
Shipping information
Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees, vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.
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