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Old 04-01-2011, 06:43 AM posted to rec.gardens
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"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
davidb wrote:
Do you know what is the plant on the photo ? Where can I get it ?

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It's a feijoa in flower, also known as a pineapple guava. Usually grown
for its fruit although it makes a nice hedge and as you see the flowers
are cute.


Yep, it sure is a feijoa. Mine is in flower right now.

I could give you the names of some nurseries that supply it but not
knowing where in the world you are this might not be much use.

And what with a low temperature. Is it durable below -10 ?


It's hard to say as the question is not clear. It will cope with fairly
hard frost overnight, say -5C. I don't know if it will survive -10C. I
think it unlikely it will survive -10F or extended freezing.


It is hardy to -10C as we get down to that.