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Fuerte Avocado
- Features:Foliage: Oblong, dark green, leathery leaves with smooth margins and slight undulation; prominent veining.Flowers: Small, yellow-green, Type B flowers (self-fruitful with higher yields when cross-pollinated with Type A varieties).Fruit: Medium to large, pear-shaped with thin, smooth, green skin that peels easily when ripe. Flesh is buttery yellow with a single large brown seed.Flavor: Exceptionally creamy and flavorful, though slightly lower oil content compared to Type A cultivars (e.g., Hass).Habit: Broad, dense canopy with a rounded growth habit.
- Mature Height: 25–35 ft (can be maintained smaller with pruning)
- Mature Width: 20–30 ft
- Key Advantages:Classic flavor: Prized for its rich, nutty taste and smooth texture—ideal for guacamole, salads, and spreads.Self-fertile: Bears fruit without a pollinator (though yields improve with Type A partners like Hass).Adaptable: More cold-tolerant than many avocado varieties (briefly withstands 28°F/-2°C when mature).
- Landscape Uses:Edible orchards or as a shade tree in tropical/subtropical gardens.Container growing (dwarf rootstocks available for patios in Zones 9–11).
- Care Requirements:Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily).Soil: Deep, well-drained; avoid heavy clay or saline soils.Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but needs consistent moisture for fruiting.Pruning: Thin branches to manage size and improve airflow.
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Avocado Tree
Avocado Tree