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Avocado trees will grow successfully in all capital cities of Australia, except for inland Canberra. They need a sheltered position and young trees need protection from frost. In warm climates, grow an A and a B type for pollination for good fruit production.

AVOCADO 'BACON'

AVOCADO 'BACON'

This broad-spreading avocado makes a majestic shade or screening tree that rivals anything purely ornamental. It is so productive, fruit growing guru Louis Glowinski counted 200 fruits on his one tree! `Bacon' is a B-type ...

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The best backyard variety and the standard by which other avocados are judged. Dark, almost black-green warty skin covers the neat pear-shaped fruit we are familiar with. This is the variety with the longest harvest ...

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AVOCADO LAMB HASS

AVOCADO LAMB HASS

A smaller growing and heavier fruiting variety than it's close relative 'Hass'. 'Lamb Hass' will fruit longer in the season and is a great choice for small backyards and large pots. The skin darkens as the fruit ripens. ...

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AVOCADO 'PINKERTON'

AVOCADO 'PINKERTON'

A high yielding dwarf variety, `Pinkerton' is the ideal choice for small backyards. Elongated fruit, thick green skin darkening to almost black on ripening. The bright lime-green flesh within is rich in oils, surrounding ...

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The huge cannonball-like fruit can weigh up to half a kilo making this variety perfect for even the greediest of avocado lovers. The elegant tree grows taller than it is wide so it can block next doors two-storey ...

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AVOCADO 'SHARWIL'

AVOCADO 'SHARWIL'

`Sharwil' is characterised by the bright green skin of the fruit that doesn't darken when ripe. Elegant, narrow pear-shaped fruit provide ample flesh around a small seed. A popular variety producing high yields ...

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AVOCADO 'SHEPARD'

AVOCADO 'SHEPARD'

With bright green skin and flesh that is buttery in texture and nutty in flavour, 'Shepard' is an avocado variety that is growing in popularity. The fruit have an elongated shape and the skins peel easily, but the most ...

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AVOCADO 'WURTZ'

AVOCADO 'WURTZ'

The smallest growing of the avocados with a lovely weeping habit. At its best, it is possibly the finest-flavoured avocado with exceptionally rich, tasty flesh. Green, pear-shaped fruit are produced on a small tree. ...

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AVOCADO HASS & BACON COMBO

AVOCADO HASS & BACON COMBO

The best backyard combo for gardeners in all states. Includes the "A" type Hass and "B" type Bacon for fruit for most of the year. A special offer to help our members get get their Avo orchard started! ...

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BABACO - Champagne Fruit

BABACO - Champagne Fruit

A feature plant in our sub-tropical food gardens at Heronswood, this tropical-looking small tree produces lemon sherbet-flavoured melons, also known as 'Champagne Fruit', in its second year. This is the paw-paw for southern gardeners, with the combination of exotic fruit and lush palm- like leaves. No need for a pollinating partner as the Babaco...

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