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    Feijoa Tagan II

    Feijoa Tagan II

    $22.50
    $22.50
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    Feijoa 'Tagan II' is an improved selection of the popular Tagan variety, producing large, oval fruit with sweet, aromatic flesh and excellent flavour. This vigorous evergreen shrub is renowned for its heavy crops, reliable performance and attractive growth habit, making it an excellent choice for home orchards, edible hedges and family gardens throughout New Zealand.

    In late spring, 'Tagan II' is covered in striking white flowers with vibrant crimson stamens that attract bees and birds. The fruit ripens through autumn, providing a generous harvest that's perfect for eating fresh, baking, preserving or freezing. Combined with its evergreen foliage and hardy nature, Feijoa 'Tagan II' is both productive and ornamental.

    Why You'll Love Feijoa 'Tagan II'

    • Produces large, sweet, aromatic fruit
    • Heavy and reliable autumn crops
    • Improved selection with excellent fruit quality
    • Evergreen foliage provides year-round structure
    • Attractive edible flowers in spring
    • Great for hedging, screening or feature planting
    • Hardy, easy to grow and low maintenance
    • Excellent wind and coastal tolerance

    • Expected 5 Year Height 2.0 M Width 1.5 M

    Is Feijoa Tagan II suitable for my garden?

    Feijoa Tagan II is best suited in a position that gets

    • Full sun

    Feijoa Tagan II is

    • Drought resistant once established
    • Self-fertile
    • Pollinator Needed
    • Wind Tolerant
    • Frost Tolerant
    • Coastal Friendly
    • Flowering
    • Attracts pollinators
    • Cold hardy
    • Evergreen

    Feijoa Tagan II will thrive in soil that is

    How to establish your Feijoa Tagan II?

    Plant Feijoa 'Tagan II' in full sun.

    For the best fruit production:

    Choose a position with at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.
    Plant in a sheltered location if exposed to strong prevailing winds.
    Allow sufficient space for good airflow and easy harvesting.

    How to maintain your Feijoa Tagan II once established?

    Water regularly during the first one to two summers to establish a strong root system.

    Once established, 'Tagan II' is drought tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture during:

    Flowering.
    Fruit development.
    Extended dry periods.

    Deep watering is preferable to frequent light watering.

    Feed annually in early spring with:

    Compost or well-rotted organic matter.
    A balanced fruit tree fertiliser.

    A light feed after harvesting can help encourage healthy growth and flower bud development for the following season.

    Feijoa 'Tagan II' is partially self-fertile, but planting another variety nearby will significantly improve fruit set and crop size.

    Recommended pollination partners include:

    Feijoa 'Apollo'
    Feijoa 'Unique'
    Feijoa 'Arhart'

    Cross-pollination results in larger harvests and improved fruit quality.

    Prune after harvesting if shaping is required.

    For best results:

    Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches.
    Thin congested growth to improve airflow.
    Lightly trim hedges to maintain a dense, tidy shape.
    Avoid heavy pruning immediately before flowering.
    Harvesting

    Fruit is ready to harvest when it naturally falls from the tree.

    For the best eating quality:

    Collect fruit daily during the harvest season.
    Allow fruit to soften for a day or two at room temperature if preferred.
    Refrigerate ripe fruit to extend its storage life.
    Frost and Winter Care

    Feijoa 'Tagan II' is highly frost hardy and thrives in most New Zealand climates.

    Young plants benefit from:

    Mulching around the root zone to conserve moisture.
    Protection from severe frosts during their first winter in colder inland regions.
    Regular watering during prolonged dry winter periods if necessary.
    Pest and Disease Management

    Feijoas are generally healthy, hardy plants.

    Occasionally monitor for:

    Scale insects
    Aphids
    Birds feeding on ripening fruit

    Maintaining good airflow and keeping the area around the plant clean will help prevent most issues.
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