Item Number: FT605
PV Hass Avocado Tree
Type A avocado with dark pebbled fruit
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Description
Description
Hass avocado is recognized for obovate fruit with pebbled, medium-thick skin that changes from green toward dark purple-black as maturity advances. The creamy flesh has a rich, nutty character suited to slicing, guacamole, toast, salads, and sauces. Fruit commonly falls around 6–14 ounces in collection records, though size varies with tree condition and crop load. The harvest season can be long in mild Southern California locations. Avocados do not soften fully while hanging, so pick a mature sample and let it ripen indoors before harvesting more.
This grafted, potted evergreen can ultimately become a large landscape tree and is not a dwarf. Provide full sun, shelter from frost and strong wind, and soil with excellent internal drainage. Position the upper surface of the root ball slightly above the surrounding grade to keep the crown aerated. Water deeply enough to moisten the nursery mix, then permit excess water to move away. Mulch the shallow root zone broadly with coarse organic material while maintaining clear space around the trunk.
Hass carries Type A flowers. A single tree may bear, but Type B pollen from a nearby avocado can improve fruit set when the daily flower stages overlap. Useful companions include Bacon and Fuerte.
Hass Potted Avocado Tree Details
- Plant form: Grafted, potted evergreen nursery tree
- Fruit: Pebbled skin that darkens as maturity advances
- Typical size: Often about 6–14 ounces
- USDA zones: 9–10
- Flower type: A
- Pollination: Type B companion recommended for improved fruit set
- Harvest: A long, climate-dependent season in suitable mild areas
Read the avocado growing guide, review Type A and Type B flowering, and compare additional trees in the citrus and avocado collection.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
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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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