Nick Maclaren wrote:
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Sacha writes:

He says he calls it Acca and that the Americans call it Feijoa. My
outlaws always called it Feijoa when they had it. It will be worth
trying it both inside and outside here to see how it does in a
sheltered spot in the garden and under glass, too, planted into a
bed.

Given that it survives outside with me (in full sun, but exposed to
the wind), I wouldn't worry too much about being sheltered with you.

It may be a plant that needs good winter drainage, of course, and
plants grown from seeds vary, but I think that it is neglected in
the UK.

It's Acca according to the 2008 - 9 Plantfinder.

I haven't grown one from seed, but have had one outside for 8 years here in
W. Sussex. It was about 1m tall when I put it in, and it's now about 2.5m
tall and across. Never flowered well until this year (just had 50+ flowers
on it). About 3 years ago it formed one fruit, but as they need to
overwinter to develop properly it never got very far.

As to needing good drainage, well, it's growing in solid wealden clay here.
True, it's on a slight slope, but that shouldn't make too much difference
when the clay is waterlogged.

I agree that it is a much neglected plant. If it has a weak point, it is
that it is a bit straggly ("of open habit" is the usual gardening
euphemism). The flowers are wonderful, and it is a great trick to pull off
the petals and hand them to someone who doesn't know that they are edible.
The look on their faces when that sweet taste hits is always a pleasure to
behold.

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Jeff
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