A hardier, earlier-cropping avocado with smooth green skin and light, mild flesh, tolerating cooler conditions than most. A type-B flowering tree that makes an excellent pollinator partner for Hass.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 7 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Bacon Avocado
Persea americana 'Bacon' is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Lauraceae family. It reaches around 7 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Cream green flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Bacon Avocado
Bacon Avocado suits subtropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Bacon Avocado does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Bacon Avocado does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Bacon Avocado after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is moderate maintenance.
Using Bacon Avocado in the garden
Bacon Avocado earns its place for edible harvests, a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate as Bacon Avocado. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Bacon Avocado
Plant Sale lists Bacon Avocado as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
