Avocado Trees

Add the antioxidant, vitamin and nurtient rich Avocado to your orchard.

Brogdon Avocado

Thin purple skin (often edible) with rich, nutty flavor; good backyard favorite for North/Central Florida.

  • Cold tolerance: ~22–24°F (brief dips)
  • Flower type & pollinators: B type; pair with A types like ‘Lula’, ‘Choquette’, or ‘Florida Hass’
  • Ripening (FL): August–September
  • Uses: Fresh eating (skin is thin), guacamole with a richer flavor, salads, toast; great for home gardens

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Catalina Avocado

Large, green-skinned fruit with creamy, mild flesh; productive in warm, humid climates.

  • Cold tolerance: ~26–28°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: B type; pair with A types like ‘Lula’ or ‘Choquette’
  • Ripening (FL): July–August
  • Uses: Fresh eating, salads, light guacamole; dependable early-mid summer harvest

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Choquette Avocado

Large, glossy green fruit with smooth texture; productive in South/Central Florida.

  • Cold tolerance: ~26–28°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: A type; pair with B types like ‘Brogdon’ or ‘Monroe’
  • Ripening (FL): October–December
  • Uses: Slicing, salads, sandwiches, light guacamole; excellent yield and size

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Day Avocado

Compact, reliable producer with mild, creamy flesh; good choice for smaller yards.

  • Cold tolerance: ~24–26°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: A type; pair with B types like ‘Brogdon’ or ‘Monroe’
  • Ripening (FL): July–September
  • Uses: Fresh eating, guacamole, smoothies; dependable early season harvests

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Donnie Avocado

One of the earliest Florida avocados; large, smooth green fruit with mild flavor.

  • Cold tolerance: ~26–28°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: A type; pair with B types like ‘Catalina’ or ‘Brogdon’
  • Ripening (FL): May–June
  • Uses: Fresh eating, sandwiches, salads; great early season option

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Florida Hass Avocado

Florida selection with a familiar Hass-like taste and thicker skin; handles humidity well.

  • Cold tolerance: ~24–26°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: A type; pair with B types like ‘Monroe’ or ‘Brogdon’
  • Ripening (FL): September–November
  • Uses: Classic guacamole, tacos, toast, baking substitutes for butter/oil; good household staple

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Hall Avocado

Medium–large fruit with smooth, glossy skin and buttery flesh; reliable producer.

  • Cold tolerance: ~26°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: B type; pair with A types like ‘Lula’ or ‘Choquette’
  • Ripening (FL): October–November
  • Uses: Fresh eating, salads, light guacamole; late fall harvest extends the season

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Lula Avocado

Popular Florida cultivar with good flavor and productivity; a classic pollinator partner.

  • Cold tolerance: ~25–27°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: A type; pair with B types like ‘Monroe’ or ‘Brogdon’
  • Ripening (FL): November–January
  • Uses: Fresh eating, salads, ceviche, spreads; dependable late fall–winter harvest

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Maria Black Avocado

Dark, almost black skin when ripe; rich, creamy flesh with high oil content.

  • Cold tolerance: ~24–26°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: A type; pair with B types like ‘Brogdon’ or ‘Monroe’
  • Ripening (FL): October–December
  • Uses: Guacamole, spreads, salads; excellent flavor for culinary use

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Mexicola Grande Avocado

Very cold-hardy for an avocado; thin, dark skin with an anise fragrance to the leaves.

  • Cold tolerance: ~18–20°F (brief, established trees)
  • Flower type & pollinators: A type; pair with B types like ‘Brogdon’ or ‘Monroe’
  • Ripening (FL): August–September
  • Uses: Fresh eating with edible skin (very thin), salads, sandwiches; excellent for cooler pockets of North FL

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Monroe Avocado

Large, excellent-quality fruit with good production; a go-to winter B-type in Florida.

  • Cold tolerance: ~26°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: B type; pair with A types like ‘Lula’, ‘Choquette’, or ‘Florida Hass’
  • Ripening (FL): November–January
  • Uses: Guacamole, salads, sushi rolls, spreads; reliable holiday-season harvests

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Nishikawa Avocado

High-oil Hawaiian variety; smooth, rich flavor and excellent texture.

  • Cold tolerance: ~24–26°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: B type; pair with A types like ‘Lula’ or ‘Choquette’
  • Ripening (FL): November–January
  • Uses: Premium guacamole, spreads, salads; buttery texture ideal for gourmet dishes

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Oh La La Avocado

Florida-developed variety with excellent taste and attractive appearance.

  • Cold tolerance: ~24–26°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: A type; pair with B types like ‘Brogdon’ or ‘Monroe’
  • Ripening (FL): September–October
  • Uses: Fresh eating, guacamole, sandwiches; flavorful mid-season option

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Oro Negro Avocado

Dark-skinned fruit with rich, buttery flesh; a Florida favorite for flavor.

  • Cold tolerance: ~24–26°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: A type; pair with B types like ‘Monroe’ or ‘Brogdon’
  • Ripening (FL): November–January
  • Uses: Premium guacamole, spreads, salads, toast; rich, high-oil flesh

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Russell Avocado

Long, slender “gourd-shaped” fruit; mild and smooth flesh.

  • Cold tolerance: ~26°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: B type; pair with A types like ‘Lula’ or ‘Choquette’
  • Ripening (FL): July–August
  • Uses: Fresh eating, salads, decorative presentation; unique shape makes it a market favorite

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Simmonds Avocado

One of Florida’s most popular early-season avocados; consistent high yields.

  • Cold tolerance: ~26–28°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: A type; pair with B types like ‘Catalina’ or ‘Brogdon’
  • Ripening (FL): June–August
  • Uses: Fresh eating, guacamole, salads; steady producer and reliable flavor

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Utuado Avocado

Puerto Rican variety with large, round fruit and smooth, creamy texture.

  • Cold tolerance: ~26–28°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: B type; pair with A types like ‘Lula’ or ‘Choquette’
  • Ripening (FL): August–September
  • Uses: Fresh eating, salads, spreads; tropical flavor profile

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Wurtz Avocado

Natural dwarf tree; great for smaller spaces or large containers with pruning.

  • Cold tolerance: ~24–26°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: A type; pair with B types like ‘Brogdon’ or ‘Monroe’
  • Ripening (FL): June–September
  • Uses: Fresh eating, guacamole, container-garden staple; easy picking due to compact size

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Winter Mexican Avocado

Cold-hardy variety producing later in the year; smooth green skin with rich flesh.

  • Cold tolerance: ~22–24°F
  • Flower type & pollinators: B type; pair with A types like ‘Lula’ or ‘Choquette’
  • Ripening (FL): November–January
  • Uses: Fresh eating, guacamole, salads; extends avocado season into winter months

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