A medium sized fruit with rough green skin closely resembling the Fuerte but slightly more oval in shape. The fruit has a rich flavour, good oil content and small seed. Sensitive to frost. H June, Aug The Sharwill represents up to 20% of all avocadoes grown in NSW, is a regular and moderate bearer with excellent quality fruit.

Current height 80cms-1.2m.

Specifications of Avocado - Sharwill (B)

Preferred ClimateSubtropical

Grown FromGrafted

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

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

Can it Handle Frosts?Likes Temps above 5deg

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 MonthsJune, July, August