Question From:
sylvia Reitsma in Tighes Hill, Newcastle New South Wales
Nature of problem:
Please identify this bush for me
Type of Plant (if known):
see photo
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
no illness
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
sandy
How often do you water the plant:
never
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
many
How long since you planted it:
12 years
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
no
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
none
Upload photo if available:
Other Comments:
Answer:
Hi Sylvia, this is a pineapple guava AKA Feijoa sellowiana. There is an ornamental variety, and a fruiting variety which has better tasting and larger fruit. Hard to tell which one yours is. Don