Common Names |
Fantastic Avocado |
Family |
Lauraceae (Laurel Family) |
Origin |
Mexico (cold-hardy selection) |
Plant Type |
Fruiting Tree |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Food Forest Layer |
Mid-Story / Canopy Layer |
Mature Size |
15–30 ft (prune to maintain smaller size) |
Light |
Full Sun |
Water Needs |
Low to Moderate |
Harvest Season |
Late Summer to Early Fall |
Time to Fruit |
0-1 years from planting |
Self-Fertile |
Yes (Type B flower) |
Growth Rate |
Moderate to Fast |
Zones |
USDA Zones 8B–10 |
Florida Native |
No |
Propagation |
Grafted |
Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen; thin-skinned, pear-shaped fruit |