Reed Avocado Tree

Reed Avocado is the largest avocado variety and it is also considered to be the best-tasting. The fruit can easily weigh over a pound and be packed with superior texture and flavor.
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Item #2251.
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USDA ZONES: 9-11 Outdoors
 
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Is This Plant Self Pollinating?

Reed Avocado Tree is self-fertile, but the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second tree.

Description

Persea americana 'Reed'

Reed is the largest avocado variety and it is also considered to be the best-tasting. The fruit can easily weigh over a pound and be packed with superior texture and flavor. Reed avocados have green skin and buttery yellow-Green flesh that is rich and creamy that. The fruit is perfect for guacamole or sliced for sandwiches as it does not discolor when it is cut open ! Not as cold tolerant as other varieties, it will require protection in the colder areas of zone 9. The fruit is sensitive and not widely grown commercially, so the Reed avocado is an both a unique and ideal choice for a home orchard.

Characteristics
Fruit Color:
Pale Yellow
Ripens:
June - November
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
regular water
Soil Type:
well-draining
Soil pH Level:
pH of 6
Tree Size:

25' - 30' height with 15' spread if left unpruned. Avocados can be held to below 10 feet with summer pruning. Avocados make great hedge plants and can be planted as close as 5 to 8 feet on center,

Years to Bear:
3
Pollination:
Self Pollinating
Bloom Color:
Cold Hardy:
to 30° F
Primary USDA Zone Range:
9 - 11
Secondary USDA Zone Range:
N/A
Chill Hours:
None
Size & Spacing

25' - 30' height with 15' spread if left unpruned. Avocados can be held to below 10 feet with summer pruning. Avocados make great hedge plants and can be planted as close as 5 to 8 feet on center,

Plant 5 to 8 feet on center. Ideal for high density planting

Planting & Care

Avocados like fast-draining organic soil. Avocado trees prefer full sun but young trees need some protection from hot sun until they develop dense foliage. Water avocados on a regular basis during warm seasons. Avocados do not like cold damp soil and can easily develop root rot if they remain wet for long periods. They are also sensitive to cold and may require proection from frost. Avocados are often alternate bearing and the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second avocado tree.

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