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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Bacon Avocado is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Bacon Avocado after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Bacon Avocado with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
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