Bacon Avocado fruit tree grafted 8-Foot Grafted Organic 'Bacon' Avoca - $250 (Delivery available)
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Bacon Avocado fruit tree grafted 8-Foot Grafted Organic 'Bacon' Avocado Tree (Persea americana 'Bacon')
* Size: Approximately 8 feet tall (Size is typically found in large nursery container 15-gallon
* Tree Type: Evergreen Fruit Tree; Grafted Cultivar (ensures true-to-type fruit, not seedling fruit).
* Cultivation: Organically Grown (free from synthetic chemicals and pesticides).
* Origin/Parentage: Mexican Race Hybrid (named for James E. Bacon, not the cured meat).
* Cold Hardiness: Excellent. One of the most cold-tolerant avocados, reliably surviving temperatures down to 24 degrees Suitable for USDA Zones 8-11.
* Growth Habit: Upright, medium-sized tree with a dense, symmetrical, and attractive pyramidal shape. Typically reaches a mature height of 15-20 feet, easily maintained with pruning.
* Fruiting Time: Accelerated production due to large size. Can often set fruit within 1 year of planting.
* Fruit Season: Late/Winter Harvest (Typically November through January).
* Fruit Characteristics:
* Weight: Medium to large, 6-12 ounces.
* Shape: Ovoid/Ellipsoid.
* Skin: Smooth, thin, glossy green skin. Remains green when ripe (non-darkening).
* Flesh: Creamy, pale yellow-green, buttery texture. Mild, delicate flavor (less oily/rich than 'Hass').
Self-fertile no pollinator required
* Planting Requirements:
* Light: Full Sun (minimum 6 hours direct sun).
* Soil: Requires very well-draining soil (plant on a raised mound in heavy clay).
* Water: Regular, deep watering, but avoid standing water/soggy conditions.