Plant Database
Hass Avocado, A-Type Flower
Persea americana ‘Hass’
The Hass Avocado is the world's leading commercial variety, defining the modern avocado with its rich, nutty flavor, creamy high-oil content, and distinctive pebbly skin that turns dark purple-black when ripe. A reliable A-type flowering tree that is the cornerstone of any California home avocado grove.
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Produces medium-sized, oval fruit with a thick, distinctive pebbly skin that turns from green to dark purple or black when ripe.
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Flesh is pale green near the skin, becoming creamier toward the seed, exceptionally rich, creamy, and high in oil, with a renowned nutty, complex flavor.
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The #1 commercial avocado worldwide due to its excellent shelf life, consistent quality, and superb flavor.
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An A-type flowering, self-fruitful evergreen tree that can grow very large but is easily managed with pruning.
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Fruit has a long harvest season, typically from spring through fall, with staggered ripening.
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Incredibly versatile in the kitchen, perfect for guacamole, salads, toast, and countless other dishes.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Deep, rich, nutty, and intensely creamy—the standard by which other avocados are often judged.
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Texture: Ultra-creamy, dense, and smooth with the highest oil content among common varieties.
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Best Uses: The ultimate all-purpose avocado. Ideal for guacamole, slicing, spreading, baking, and any application where its luxurious texture and flavor are desired.