What are Feijoas called in Australia?

It comes from the highlands of southern Brazil, parts of Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay and northern Argentina. They are also grown throughout Azerbaijan , Iran (Ramsar), Georgia, Russia (Sochi), New Zealand and Tasmania Australia . The fruit is also called the ‘pineapple guava‘ or ‘guavasteen’.

Are there feijoas in Australia?

Feijoas are technically “available” in Australia, but invariably in small quantities at exorbitant prices at boutique grocers. (Harris Farm Markets say they “have been and are stocked … as far back as 2015”, the inference being “before they were cool”.)

What is another name for feijoa?

feijoa, (Acca sellowiana), also called pineapple guava or guavasteen, small evergreen tree of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), related to the guava. It is native to southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and parts of Argentina and is cultivated in mild dry climates for its sweet fruit.

Is feijoa the same as pineapple guava?

Also sometimes known as feijoa, Acca sellowiana is not the same as a common guava tree (Psidium guajava), though they are both part of the Myrtaceae family. You can grow pineapple guava as a multi-stemmed shrub or prune it as a small tree, with a central trunk.

Where can I find feijoas in Australia?

Hinterland Feijoas is located at 131 Browns Rd at Belli Park, near Eumundi on the Sunshine Coast, and is Australia’s only certified organic commercial feijoa orchard!

What is Australia’s national fruit?

List of national fruits