Item Number: FT622
GEM Potted Avocado Tree
Type A Gwen seedling with black fruit
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Description
Description
GEM avocado produces ellipsoid fruit with thick, textured skin that changes from green toward black as maturity advances. The avocados are generally smaller than many standard Hass fruit, often about 7–11 ounces, and contain creamy flesh suited to slicing, mashing, or eating simply with seasoning. Its season is broadly similar to Hass in Southern California, but local temperatures, tree age, and crop load can shift the picking window. Because avocados soften only after harvest, sample one fruit indoors before committing to a larger pick.
This grafted, potted evergreen forms an open, spreading canopy rather than a true dwarf habit. Select a sunny, frost-protected site with exceptionally good drainage. Plant high enough that the upper surface of the root ball remains slightly above grade. Keep the potting mix evenly moist as new roots enter the native soil, but do not maintain a constantly wet root zone. Coarse woody mulch can protect shallow feeder roots when it is spread broadly and held away from the trunk.
GEM has Type A flowers. Cross-pollination is not always necessary for a crop, yet a Type B avocado nearby may improve set during overlapping bloom. Consider Bacon or Fuerte as a complementary planting.
GEM Potted Avocado Tree Details
- Plant form: Grafted, potted evergreen nursery tree
- Growth habit: Open and spreading
- Fruit: Thick, textured skin that darkens toward black
- Typical size: Often about 7–11 ounces
- USDA zones: 9–10
- Flower type: A
- Pollination: Type B companion may improve fruit set
- Typical harvest: Roughly similar to Hass in Southern California
Start with the avocado growing guide, review our explanation of avocado flowering groups, and compare the full citrus and avocado collection.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Cannot ship to the following states: PR, VI, GU, NV, NM, OK
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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