Avocado 'Oro Negro' (Persea americana)
The highly sought after Oro Nego aka "Black Gold" Avocado is an outstanding Avocado variety from Miami, Florida. Oro Negro's fruit quality, production, and consistency is all outstanding. The fruit's flesh is rich and buttery with a soft creamy texture. Oro Negro Avocado will fruit from November to January and produce rich creamy avocado's that are about 1-2 pounds. The trees can grow up to about 15 -30 feet tall with a large canopy. Cold hardiness varies based on Avocado variety. The Oro Negro Avocado is cold tolerant down to about 26 degrees. It prefers rich-well draining soil and lots of sunshine.
Plant Type:
Tropical/Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree
Harvest Season:
Summer to Fall, Fall to Winter
Fruiting season varies slightly depending on the variety of Avocado.
Mature Size:
15-30 ft.
Soil & Moisture:
Well-draining, rich in organic matter. Don't over water. Only irrigate during dry periods once established.
Full Sun
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 (frost protection until established); Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Cold hardiness for Avocado trees really varies depending on the variety.
Propagation:
Our Avocado trees are grafted and capable to produce within 1 or 2 years
