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Avocado Reed, Persea americana, is a perfectly round large fruit with bright glossy green, thick skin. This variety will bear fruit – August to December – at an early age making it an excellent avocado for the home gardener. Reed avocados have a mild to rich flavour and good storing ability once cut and placed in the fridge. Reed is an A type flowering variety; one variety is sufficient to produce enough fruit for the home garden in cooler climates however, in warmer climates, planting a Bacon avocado as a second tree will ensure a good harvest.
Soil: Humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Cold tolerant. Frost tender.
Size: Height 10-12m x width 4-5m