{"product_id":"hass-avocado-tree","title":"Hass Avocado","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreamy, nutty, high-oil avocados from a compact, backyard-friendly tree—ideal for warm Brisbane \u0026amp; SEQ gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hass Avocado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePersea americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hass'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lauraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central America; cultivar selected in California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size (H × W):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 m × 3–5 m unpruned (can be kept smaller)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast in warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8+ hrs); warm, protected microclimate; excellent drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent in SE QLD; protect young trees from frost and wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType A\u003c\/strong\u003e; self-fertile, but higher yields with a Type B nearby (e.g., Shepard, Bacon, Fuerte)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted (clonal or seedling; supplier-dependent). Clonal rootstocks improve vigour \u0026amp; root-rot tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting season (SEQ):\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter–spring (roughly Jun–Oct)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit \u0026amp; flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, pebbly skin; rich, nutty, buttery flesh; ripens off the tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Challenging—best in ground; if in a pot use 100–150 L, superb drainage, and regular pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate and consistent; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; tip prune after harvest; keep canopy open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest \u0026amp; disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose; monitor mites, lace bug, and fruit fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bee-friendly flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEtymology:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePersea\u003c\/em\u003e is an old name for a laurel-like tree; \u003cem\u003eamericana\u003c\/em\u003e = “of the Americas”; ‘Hass’ honours grower Rudolph Hass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic café-quality fruit with creamy, nutty flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable in Brisbane’s subtropical climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManageable size with annual tip-pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat yields, especially with a Type B pollinator nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it thrives (Brisbane \u0026amp; SEQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun \u0026amp; heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; mulch well to buffer summer heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelter young trees from hot\/dry winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender below ~1–2 °C; cover juveniles on cold nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles humidity—prioritise airflow to reduce disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy\/loam; pH ~6–6.5; avoid heavy clay. If drainage is slow, \u003cstrong\u003emound 20–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and add compost + gypsum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring–early summer in SEQ (or any warm spell with irrigation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improve the top 30–40 cm with quality compost; raise on a mound if drainage is marginal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set so the \u003cstrong\u003etop of the root ball sits just 1–2 knuckles (2–4 cm) below\u003c\/strong\u003e finished soil. Do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e bury the graft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment (warm months):\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water 2–3×\/week for 4–6 weeks, then weekly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water \u003cstrong\u003eonly once a week if needed\u003c\/strong\u003e; skip if soil stays moist and foliage looks happy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-term:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even moisture; never waterlog—root rot risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 cm organic mulch, kept off the trunk; renew each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-release fruit\/citrus fertiliser with trace elements in spring and late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvocados dislike salty\/chloride-heavy feeds; go steady and water in well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning \u0026amp; training:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip-prune after harvest to keep height 2–3 m and encourage lateral branching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the centre for airflow; remove crossing\/weak wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type A; self-fertile but sets better with a Type B (Shepard, Bacon, Fuerte) within ~10–15 m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e From year 3–4 (grafted), maturing to \u003cstrong\u003e20–50 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e per season on a well-grown compact tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipeness cues:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit picked mature will soften off the tree; skin darkens and yields slightly to gentle pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip with a short stem; avoid tearing the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripen at room temp; refrigerate once soft; pulp freezes well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smashed avo, guacamole, sushi, smoothies, salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases (SEQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phytophthora root rot (poor drainage), anthracnose on fruit, mites\/lace bug bronzing; fruit fly pressure varies by suburb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drainage and mulching, avoid trunk wetting, keep canopy open; bag\/net fruit if fly pressure is high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlyssum and marigold for beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfrey as chop-and-drop mulch around the dripline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering groundcovers to draw pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it self-fertile?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—Hass is Type A and will fruit alone, but a Type B nearby boosts yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fruit in a pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e Possible but tricky—use 100–150 L, premium mix, and strict watering\/drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will I get fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically year 3–4 from a grafted tree under good care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to protect from fruit fly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Often helpful—bag\/net fruit once they reach marble size if your area has pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTip: Avocado roots need air—when in doubt, mound higher and water less often but more deeply.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Delivertree","offers":[{"title":"200mm","offer_id":52847518155068,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/5266\/0028\/files\/Avocado_Hass_Tree.jpg?v=1773126157","url":"https:\/\/delivertree.com.au\/products\/hass-avocado-tree","provider":"Delivertree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}