The most commonly grown avocado variety in the world. Known for it’s dark, pebbled skin that takes a deep purple-black tone when fruit is ripe. Medium sized, ovate fruit with pale yellow-green, smooth-textured flesh and a rich, nutty taste. Fruit size is from 170grms to 390grms. Fruit matures 9-12 months from flowering depending on heat. Harvest from November through March. Partially self fertile with predominantly A-type flowers; cross pollinate with Avocado ‘Bacon,’ ‘Fuerte’ or ‘Zutano’ for best crops. Tree forms a thick canopy with a spreading habit. Good for growing as a dense shade tree. Large, dark green, leathery leaves. Grows approximately 6m high x 4m wide in 10 years. Grow in a full sun position with good, aerated, well drained soil. Avocado trees will not tolerate wet and compacted soils. Benefits from plenty of organic material and mulch. Fertilise regularly during spring and summer and water during dry periods. Tolerant of a light frost. Support well and protect from wind while tree is young.
