XL Cold Hardy Type A+B Avocado Bundle: 'Brogdon' + 'Lula'
Regular price $157.17Cold-Hardy Avocado Dream Team: Year-Round Flavor, Dual Pollination Power
This dynamic avocado duo is your key to a longer harvest window, better pollination, and delicious homegrown fruit. The Lula Avocado (Type A) is a late-season favorite with creamy, nutty flesh and cold-hardiness down to the mid-20s°F. The Brogdon Avocado (Type B) is an early- to mid-season variety known for its buttery texture, rich flavor, and striking purple-black skin. Planting both varieties together increases cross-pollination, boosts fruit yields, and ensures a nearly continuous avocado season from summer through winter in Zones 9b–11.
Together, they make the ultimate avocado bundle for food forests, backyard orchards, or anyone dreaming of year-round guac.
Why Grow the Lula + Brogdon Avocado Bundle?
- Extended harvest season from early summer through winter
- Type A + Type B flowers = increased pollination and higher yields
- Cold-hardy selections ideal for Zone 9b and up
- Both varieties produce creamy, high-quality avocados
- Great for planting side-by-side or within 30–50 ft of each other
Growing Tips:
Plant both trees in full sun, in well-draining soil, spaced about 10 feet apart. Avocados prefer regular deep watering while young, then moderate water once established. Protect from frost in the first year. Prune to manage size and encourage airflow. Fertilize with a balanced citrus/avocado fertilizer during the growing season
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Persea americana 'Brogdon' |
| Common Names | Brogdon Avocado |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Origin | Florida, USA (cultivar origin) |
| Plant Type | Evergreen fruit tree |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Size | 18–25 ft tall x 15–20 ft wide |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate; regular watering during establishment |
| Soil | Well-drained, sandy or loamy |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Flower Type | Type B (pair with Type A for best results) |
| USDA Zones | 9–11 (cold-hardy to ~22°F once mature) |
| Florida Native | No |
| Propagation | Grafted |
| Seasonal Traits | Evergreen |
| Time to Harvest | 0-1 years (grafted); fruit ripens July–Sept |
Brogdon’s fruit is high in oil, flavor, and beauty. Its thin, edible skin makes prep a breeze—no need to peel unless you want to. Rich and creamy, it's ideal for guacamole, toast, smoothies, and fresh eating straight from the tree. Developed in Florida, this cultivar has gained a loyal following for being one of the most cold-tolerant avocados available, offering subtropical fruiting power to growers beyond traditional avocado zones.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Persea americana ‘Lula’ |
| Common Names | Lula Avocado |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Origin | Florida, USA (homestead selection) |
| Plant Type | Evergreen fruit tree |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Size | 20–25 ft tall x 15–20 ft wide (can be pruned) |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate; low once established |
| Soil | Well-drained, sandy or loamy |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Flower Type | Type A (self-fruitful; better with Type B nearby) |
| USDA Zones | 9b–11 |
| Florida Native | No |
| Propagation | Grafted |
| Seasonal Traits | Evergreen |
| Time to Harvest | 2–4 years (grafted); fruit ripens Oct–Feb |
Lula Avocado is a Florida favorite for good reason—it delivers rich, nutty, guacamole-perfect fruit just as most other avocados finish for the season. Its high oil content and late ripening time make it a backyard gem for home growers, chefs, and collectors alike. Whether you're building a food forest or just love a good avocado toast, Lula is one of the best for flavor, yield, and seasonal extension.
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