COMMON NAME Day Avocado |
BOTANICAL NAME Persea americana ‘Day’ |
HEIGHT 35′ + |
WIDTH 30′ |
EVERGREEN |
COLD TOLERANCE 23° F |
SOIL TYPE Well drained |
DROUGHT TOLERANCE Medium |
SALT TOLERANCE High |
FLOWER Clusters of small, yellow to greenish-yellow flowers, growing in panicles. |
MONTH OF COLOR Between January and March |
FRUIT Green, smooth, up to 6″, Excellent buttery flavor. |
COMMENTS One of the most cold hardy varieties. The fruit is high in omega 3 fatty acids, the good fats. Avocado is also a good source of vitamins and nutrients. |
PRICE 15 gallon $130, 7 gallon $70, 3 gallon $35 |