A large fruiting variety of Avocado (B type). Fruits can weigh 400-1100g. Skin ripens to dark purple colour with smooth, thick skin and is easy to peel with a excellent flavour. Medium seed and lower oil content in the flesh. Tree is low, spreading and quite vigorous. A Guatamalan Avocado. Pot size 2.5lt. Tree size 60-80cms.

Specifications of Avocado - Linda (B)

Preferred ClimateSubtropical

Grown FromGrafted

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)5-10m

Plants required to Pollinate1+ Beneficial (cross pollination with an A type avocado tree helps with fruit set)

Can it Handle Frosts?Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter?All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these AreasWA

Water RequirementsModerate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest2-3 Years

Sun or ShadeFull (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil TypePerfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)

Soil pHNeutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsAugust, September, October, November, December