Persea americana 'Hass'
Hass Avocado
Description
Hass Avocado is a tree that produces outstanding fruit, and a pleasing appearance in the landscape. Hass Avocado Tree is prized for its extraordinary fruit. The green-skinned, oval fruits have a pebbly texture, presenting a pleasing appearance against the lush, glossy foliage.As the fruits ripen, they transition to a dark purple/black hue that is a sharp contrast to the light green fruit within. Creamy with a slightly nutty flavor, the Hass Avocado Tree will certainly delight your taste buds and be a delicious addition to the variety of dishes you may choose to serve it with.The Hass Avocado Tree can produce fruit year-round and is a self-pollinator, so you can just have one if you like. The Hass is even cold-hardy but can also be grown indoors where the winters are too harsh. It will grow 15-20 feet tall, but with careful pruning can maintain a smaller stature if preferred.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Park
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.