Feijoa 'Opal Star'

Feijoa 'Opal Star' Details

Feijoa ‘Opal Star’ is a late season variety of Feijoa that produces medium to large sized fruit with a thin, smooth skin in autumn. The flesh is sweet and juicy. The fruit result from bright red flowers in summer which are set amidst the dark green leaves. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide but can be trimmed as necessary. It performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, fertile site, and is tolerant of coastal environments, short periods of dry, some wind, and moderate frost once established. Feijoa ‘Opal Star’ is commonly grown for fruit production, trimmed into a hedge, used for screening, included in cottage gardens, or added into a mixed planting. The Plant Company recommends planting at least two varieties to provide for a longer period of fruiting and to ensure better pollination.