Catalina Avocado
Persea americana
Catalina Avocado is for gardeners who want a harvest with a story, not another anonymous patio plant. Season: August - SeptemberFruit Size: 1 - 2 lbs. (16 - 32 oz)Flower Type: AOrigin: CubaCold tolerance: ModerateDescription: Medium-to-large in size, oval-shaped with yellow flesh containing a medium-sized seed.More Info: Introduced to Florida from Cuba. Dream Landscaper pairs those variety notes with the practical details that matter after delivery: heat, drainage, pollination, pruning and honest cold limits.
$59 shipping in the continental U.S. Free shipping at $175. We cannot ship live plants to California, Alaska, or Hawaii.
What makes Catalina Avocado worth growing?
Season: August - SeptemberFruit Size: 1 - 2 lbs. (16 - 32 oz)Flower Type: AOrigin: CubaCold tolerance: ModerateDescription: Medium-to-large in size, oval-shaped with yellow flesh containing a medium-sized seed.More Info: Introduced to Florida from Cuba. It is a very nice mid-season pear shaped fruit that is especially rich and creamy. It is an extremely popular variety here in South Florida in the Cuban community, but it enjoys a cult following with all that have had a chance to taste. The practical catch is simple: tropical fruit rewards the right site more than heroic maintenance. Give it drainage, sun, root room and a cold plan before the first freeze warning.
Fruit quality
- Flavor and texture
- Creaminess, oil content, skin and season vary sharply by cultivar
- Typical harvest
- Variety-specific; fruit matures on the tree and softens after picking
- Best use
- Pick and ripen according to the variety, then taste it fresh before deciding what belongs in smoothies, desserts or the neighbors' hands.
Tree character
- Botanical group
- Persea americana
- Mature size
- Typically 12-30 ft with pruning
- Pollination
- Many set alone, but pairing A- and B-type bloom groups can improve crops
Care without theater
- Light
- Full sun with wind protection
- Soil
- Excellent drainage; mound above grade in wet sites
- Water
- Even moisture while young, without soggy roots
- Cold reality
- Young growth is frost sensitive
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Catalina Avocado questions
How much does Catalina Avocado cost?
Catalina Avocado is $80.00 before shipping and tax. Continental U.S. shipping is $59 below $175 and free when the tropical-tree merchandise subtotal reaches $175. We cannot ship live plants to California, Alaska, or Hawaii.
What climate does Catalina Avocado need?
USDA 9b-11, depending on cultivar. Young growth is frost sensitive. Local microclimates still matter, so cold protection may be needed near the edge of the range.
How should I plant Catalina Avocado?
Full sun with wind protection. Use excellent drainage; mound above grade in wet sites and water even moisture while young, without soggy roots. Keep the original root flare at or slightly above grade.
Will Catalina Avocado fruit by itself?
Many set alone, but pairing A- and B-type bloom groups can improve crops
