Feijoa Sellowiana May 2026

The most striking thing about the feijoa is its scent; even before it is fully ripe, the fruit emits a potent, perfume-like aroma often described as a mix of pineapple, strawberry, and mint.

Feijoa sellowiana —commonly known as the or guavasteen —is an evergreen shrub that manages to be both a rugged landscape staple and a source of one of the most uniquely aromatic fruits in the world. Native to the highlands of southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, it has found a second home in places like New Zealand and California, where it is prized for its versatility as a screening plant and its "autumn gold" harvest. The Sensory Experience feijoa sellowiana