Yes, feijoas can grow and produce fruit in part shade, although they will fruit better in a sunnier spot.

Feijoas are one of the few fruits that can be grown in New Zealand and still produce fruit without full sun. This can include planting them in a south-facing site where they only receive sun for part of the day, or in a garden where large trees allow dappled light through to the plant.

However, feijoas are not a good choice for a heavily shaded part of the garden. While they may grow quite successfully, they are likely to produce less fruit.

For best results, choose a cutting-grown, named variety rather than a seedling. Apollo remains a favourite among the many feijoa varieties now available.

For more help on how to grow feijoas, read our guide here.