Fuerte Avocado Tree | Creamy Smooth B-Type Avocado

Fuerte Avocado, B-Type Flower

15 Gallon

$319.00

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Fuerte Avocado, B-Type Flower

Persea americana 'Fuerte'

Classic Winter Green-Skin Avocado • Excellent Creamy Flavor • B-Type Flower (Great Pollinator)

$319.00

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Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

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The Fuerte Avocado is a classic, winter-bearing variety celebrated for its excellent flavor and creamy, fine-textured flesh. Known as the original "green-skinned" commercial avocado, it remains a favorite for its reliable production of pear-shaped fruit and its B-type flowering habit, which makes it an excellent pollinator for other varieties.

Produces medium-to-large, pear-shaped fruit with thin, smooth, green skin that remains green when ripe and is easy to peel.
Flesh is pale yellow, exceptionally creamy, and finely textured, renowned for its rich, nuanced flavor and aroma.
A B-type flowering, self-fruitful evergreen tree with a broad, dense canopy that can grow quite large if unpruned.
Fruit typically ripens in the winter and early spring months, providing harvests during the cooler season.
Prized for its excellent flavor profile, often described as the benchmark for classic avocado taste.
A great pollinator companion for A-type varieties like Hass, potentially increasing yields in mixed plantings.

Flavor Profile:

Flavor: Rich, creamy, and nutty with a well-balanced, classic avocado taste.
Texture: Smooth, buttery, and less oily than some high-oil content varieties.
Best Uses: Ideal for fresh applications where flavor is paramount: slices in salads, on toast, or in sandwiches. Makes outstanding guacamole.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Oblong, dark green, leathery leaves with smooth margins and slight undulation; prominent veining.Flowers: Small, yellow-green, Type B flowers (self-fruitful with higher yields when cross-pollinated with Type A varieties).Fruit: Medium to large, pear-shaped with thin, smooth, green skin that peels easily when ripe. Flesh is buttery yellow with a single large brown seed.Flavor: Exceptionally creamy and flavorful, though slightly lower oil content compared to Type A cultivars (e.g., Hass).Habit: Broad, dense canopy with a rounded growth habit.
Mature Height: 25–35 ft (can be maintained smaller with pruning)
Mature Width: 20–30 ft
Key Advantages:Classic flavor: Prized for its rich, nutty taste and smooth texture—ideal for guacamole, salads, and spreads.Self-fertile: Bears fruit without a pollinator (though yields improve with Type A partners like Hass).Adaptable: More cold-tolerant than many avocado varieties (briefly withstands 28°F/-2°C when mature).
Landscape Uses:Edible orchards or as a shade tree in tropical/subtropical gardens.Container growing (dwarf rootstocks available for patios in Zones 9–11).
Care Requirements:Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily).Soil: Deep, well-drained; avoid heavy clay or saline soils.Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but needs consistent moisture for fruiting.Pruning: Thin branches to manage size and improve airflow.

Q: How do I know when a Fuerte avocado is ripe?A: The skin stays green. Gently press the stem end; if it yields slightly, it is ready to eat. It may feel slightly softer overall than an unripe fruit. Harvest when full-sized and allow to soften off the tree.
Q: Is it a good match to plant with a Hass avocado?A: Yes, very good. Fuerte (B-type) and Hass (A-type) have complementary flowering patterns, which can enhance pollination and fruit set for both trees when planted near each other.
Q: How does its oil content compare?A: The provided information notes it has a slightly lower oil content compared to some A-type varieties (like Hass), contributing to its distinctive, rich yet balanced flavor and texture.