Item Number: FT602
PV Fuerte Avocado Tree
Spreading Type B avocado
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Description
Description
Fuerte is a long-established avocado with green, medium-thick skin and smooth, flavorful flesh. The obovate fruit often falls in the medium size range, commonly around 9–16 ounces in collection records, with actual size shaped by crop load and care. In suitable California locations, maturity generally runs from late fall into early spring. Pick a representative fruit and let it soften at room temperature to confirm maturity before taking more from the tree.
The grafted, potted tree has a vigorous, spreading habit and needs generous landscape room or regular selective pruning. Give it full sun, wind protection, and a site where water moves freely through the soil. Position the root ball a little above the finished grade so the crown remains aerated. During establishment, monitor moisture inside the original potting mix as well as the surrounding soil; the two can dry at different rates. Mulch the broader rooting area while leaving the trunk and graft union exposed.
Fuerte produces Type B flowers. Although an isolated tree may fruit, a Type A cultivar can improve pollination when the complementary flower phases coincide. Good partners include Hass and Carmen Hass.
Fuerte Potted Avocado Tree Details
- Plant form: Grafted, potted evergreen nursery tree
- Growth habit: Large and spreading
- Fruit: Green, medium-skinned avocados with creamy flesh
- Typical size: Often about 9–16 ounces
- USDA zones: 9–10
- Flower type: B
- Pollination: Type A partner recommended for stronger fruit set
- Typical harvest: Late fall through early spring in comparable climates
Consult the avocado growing guide, explore Type A and Type B flowering, and shop additional citrus and avocado trees.
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.
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