Item Number: FT606
Carmen Hass Avocado Tree (Potted)
Now Shipping Lower 48 States
Carmen-Hass Avocado Trees are a delightful variety for avocado enthusiasts, offering excellent flavor and two distinct crops per year. These trees produce smaller fruit compared to the traditional Hass variety, making them unique and highly desirable. This guide provides detailed information on how to grow and care for Carmen-Hass Avocado Trees to ensure you enjoy a successful harvest.
Due to hot summer temperatures, we have temporarily suspended tree shipments to the states of NM, TX, OK, NV and AZ. Shipping to these states will resume in the fall once temperatures subside to levels consistent with safe healthy tree shipment. Shipments to other states will require expedited shipping during the summer months. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the protection of your order.
Characteristics of Carmen-Hass Avocado Trees:
- Fruit Characteristics: Smaller fruit (6–14 oz), oval-shaped with black, medium-thick skin like Hass.
- Flavor: Excellent taste, perfect for various culinary uses.
- Ripening Period: Two harvests annually, with the main one in winter.
- Frost Sensitivity: Protect from frost below 32°F.
- Size and Growth Habits: Mature height of 25–30 ft, 15 ft spread, medium-spreading canopy.
- Rootstock: Grafted onto Mexican Seedling for vigor and disease resistance.
- Pollination: Type A avocado; needs nearby Type B (Bacon, Fuerte, Zutano) for best fruiting.
- USDA Zones: Suitable for Zones 9–10.
- Cold Protection: Protect below 30°F with frost cloth or sprays.
Growing Carmen-Hass Avocado Trees:
- Location: Full sun, well-drained soil, frost protection needed.
- Soil Preparation: Enrich with compost; prefers pH 6.0–7.0.
- Planting: Dig wide hole, plant at nursery depth, water thoroughly.
- Watering: Keep soil moist during establishment; avoid drying out.
- Fertilization: Use avocado fertilizer with zinc and iron as needed.
- Pruning: Maintain size, remove dead/diseased branches, promote airflow.
- Pollination: Cross-pollinate with a Type B tree nearby.
- Pest and Disease Management: Monitor for lace bugs, thrips, mites, and fungal issues.
- Cold Protection: Protect young trees in frost-prone areas.
Tips for Successful Growing:
- Mulching: Apply organic mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Keep away from trunk.
- Monitoring Soil Moisture: Use a soil moisture meter; avoid waterlogging.
- Wind Protection: Use windbreaks or shelters for young trees.
- Supporting Branches: Stake branches heavy with fruit.
- Harvesting: Pick when fruit is full-sized. Ripen indoors; should yield to gentle pressure.
- Container Growing: Can be grown in large containers in colder climates. Use well-draining mix and full sun.
General Care Tips:
- Irrigation: Deep water regularly. Use mulch to preserve moisture.
- Fertilization Schedule: Young trees benefit from frequent light feeding; adjust as tree matures.
- Pest Control: Encourage beneficial insects and use treatments only when needed.
- Disease Prevention: Ensure airflow, good pruning, and avoid overhead watering.
- Seasonal Care: Prioritize watering and fertilizing during the growing season; protect from frost in winter.
By following these guidelines for growing and caring for Carmen-Hass Avocado Trees, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious avocados. With proper attention to their needs, these trees will reward you with years of culinary delight and ornamental beauty. Happy gardening!
These trees, measured from the top of the root ball, are 18–36” tall, with a trunk diameter between 1/4–1/2 inch. The trees are 12–18 months old and should start bearing fruit in their 5th year. They are planted in a 5x12" grower’s pot. Within a month of delivery, we suggest repotting into a larger (10"–12" diameter) container or planting directly in the ground.
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Orders are sent to the grower as soon as the purchase is made. All sales are final.
NOTE: Order by Thursday to ship the following Wednesday. Avocados cannot ship with other potted trees. *Avocados cannot ship during periods of very cold or very hot temperatures, therefore shipment of your trees will depend on the weather in your area. Avocado trees cannot be delayed to ship.
These are evergreen trees and thus the dormant bare root guarantee does not apply. Your trees will arrive in good, viable condition. Contact us immediately if they do not.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Cannot ship to the following states: PR, VI, GU, NV, NM, OK
Cannot be picked up at our retail store.
Shipping Weight: 8.0 lb
Features
Features
- Potted
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil: Well drained soil, sunny locations, and wind protection. If you have heavy clay soils, it is recommended to plant your avocado tree in a raised bed (should be at least 2 feet high). We recommend planting them at least l"-2" inches above the existing soil grade and then creating a small mound around the base with a mixture of compost and well drained soil.
Avocado trees are susceptible to root rot so you should not plant a new avocado tree in a space where an old tree had died as the soil may be contaminated.
It is a good idea to apply a 3 to 4 inch layer of mulch to avocado trees each year to help retain soil moisture and improve soil quality. Apply mulch in spring and fall under the canopy of the tree, keep it away from the trunk of the tree.
Water: Do not overwater avocado trees! Over watering trees in the ground in certain soils is often the number one factor in causing root rot. Avocados prefer infrequent deep root watering. It is best to allow trees to dry out before you apply water again. Avocados in containers do need consistent frequent watering.
Pruning: Avocados should only be minimally pruned in order to shape and control size. Frequent pinching of young trees is a good method to shape the tree, rather than heavy pruning. Avocado trees can be susceptible to sunburn so newly pruned trees and young trees can be whitewashed with interior white latex paint, diluted 50-50 with water during periods of high summer heat and intense sunshine.
Feeding: Avocado trees should be fed on a regular basis. Fertilize using well balanced citrus / avocado food using the manufacturer’s recommendations. Avocado trees that have been well feed year-round are better able to deal with cold temperatures in the winter.
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
We guarantee the perishable items we sell to be in good, viable condition when we sell them. Perishable items include, but are not limited to, garlic bulbs, flower bulbs, seed potatoes, onion sets & transplants, potted or bare root trees, vegetable crowns, etc. If your perishable item arrives in substandard condition, take photographs and please contact us within 3 days of the purchase date (or delivery date) and we will provide you with a refund of the purchase price (excluding shipping costs), or a replacement. Accordingly, we urge you to open any boxes marked as ""Perishable"" immediately upon receiving them and inspect the shipment thoroughly (do not crack open heads of garlic, we do not accept claims on cracked garlic). Because some perishable items can deteriorate very quickly, we cannot accept any claims beyond the 3-day time frame as it becomes too difficult to determine if these items were delivered in substandard condition, or if they turned into such substandard condition because of having been improperly cared for or stored once delivered.
