Fuerte Avocado Trees are prized for their excellent fruit quality, making them a popular choice among avocado enthusiasts. Known for their medium-thin skinned green fruit, these trees produce avocados weighing between 10-12 oz. With proper care and attention, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious avocados from your own Fuerte Avocado Tree. This guide provides detailed information on how to grow and care for Fuerte Avocado Trees in USDA Zones 9-10.

Characteristics of Fuerte Avocado Trees:

• Fruit Quality: Fuerte Avocado Trees are renowned for their excellent fruit quality, producing green avocados with medium-thin skin. The fruit typically weighs between 10-12 oz.
• Tree Size: Fuerte Avocado Trees are large spreading trees, with mature specimens reaching heights of 25-35 feet. Their expansive canopy provides ample shade and makes them an attractive addition to any landscape.\
• Ripening Period: Fuerte avocados ripen from November to June, providing a long harvest season to enjoy fresh avocados.
• Frost Tolerance: These trees are frost tolerant down to 28°F, making them suitable for cultivation in regions with mild winters.
• Rootstock: Fuerte Avocado Trees are grafted onto Mexican Seedling rootstock, which enhances their vigor, disease resistance, and adaptability to various soil conditions.
• Pollination: Fuerte Avocado Trees are Type B avocados, requiring a Type A avocado tree nearby for optimal pollination and fruit set in most climates.

Growing Fuerte Avocado Trees:

• Location: Choose a sunny, well-drained location for planting your Fuerte Avocado Tree. Ensure adequate spacing to accommodate its mature size and provide protection from strong winds.
• Soil Preparation: Prepare the soil by incorporating organic matter, such as compost, to improve drainage and fertility. Avocado trees prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil pH levels ranging from 6.0 to 7.0.
• Planting: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of the tree and place it at the same depth as it was in the nursery container. Backfill the hole with soil, gently firming it around the roots, and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets.
• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during the tree's establishment phase. While Avocado Trees are drought-tolerant once established, regular watering is essential for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer formulated for avocado trees according to the manufacturer's instructions. Supplemental micronutrients, particularly zinc and iron, may be beneficial in areas with deficient soils.
• Pruning: Prune Fuerte Avocado Trees to maintain a manageable size, promote airflow, and remove dead or diseased branches. Regular pruning is essential for maintaining tree health and maximizing fruit production.
• Pest and Disease Management: Monitor the tree regularly for signs of pests, such as avocado lace bugs, thrips, and persea mites, and diseases like root rot and anthracnose. Implement cultural practices, such as proper sanitation and irrigation management, to minimize pest and disease pressure.
• Cold Protection: While Fuerte Avocado Trees are frost tolerant, providing protection during severe cold snaps can help prevent damage to young trees or newly emerging fruit.

Tips for Successful Growing:

• Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the tree to conserve soil moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Keep the mulch a few inches away from the trunk to prevent rot.
• Monitoring Soil Moisture: Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil's moisture level. Avocado trees do not like waterlogged soil, so ensure the soil is well-drained and avoid overwatering.
• Wind Protection: Provide wind protection for young trees, as strong winds can damage the tree and affect its growth. Planting windbreaks or using tree shelters can help shield the tree from harsh winds.
• Supporting Branches: As the tree grows and begins to bear fruit, some branches may become heavy and require support. Use stakes or props to support heavily laden branches and prevent them from breaking.
• Harvesting: Harvest Fuerte Avocados when they reach mature size and firmness during the ripening periods. Allow the fruit to ripen indoors at room temperature. Test ripeness by gently pressing the fruit – it should yield slightly under pressure when ready to eat.
• Container Growing: Fuerte Avocado Trees can be grown in containers, making them suitable for gardeners with limited space or those in colder climates. Use a large container with good drainage and fill it with a high-quality potting mix suitable for citrus or avocado trees. Ensure the tree receives plenty of sunlight and follow the same care guidelines as in-ground trees.

By following these guidelines for growing and caring for Fuerte 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" growers 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.