Avocado Zutano
$79.99
Persea americana – Avocado ‘Zutano’
Similar to ‘Fuerte,’ ‘Zutano’ has medium-sized, pear-shaped fruit with shiny, thin, green skin. Fruit has a fibrous texture; it has a high-water content and a lower oil content – therefore is lower in fat. Has a subtler flavour than most avocados with a mildly citrus-like flavour. Fruit size is from 250grms to 400grms.
Fruit matures 9-12 months from flowering depending on heat. Ripens from July through August. B-type flowers; cross pollinate with Avocado ‘Hass’ or ‘Reed.’ ‘Zutano’ is an excellent and very reliable pollinator for ‘Hass,’ resulting in larger fruit and heavier crop.
Tree forms a thick canopy with a spreading and rounded habit. Good for growing as a dense shade tree. Large, ovular, dark green leaves. Grows approximately 5m high x 4m wide in 10 years.
Grow in a full sun position with good, aerated, well drained soil. Avocado trees will not tolerate wet and compacted soils. Benefits from plenty of organic material and mulch. Fertilise regularly during spring and summer and water during dry periods. Tolerant of a light frost. ‘Zutano’ is one of the more cold-tolerant varieties. Support well and protect from wind while tree is young.
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Description
Persea americana – Avocado ‘Zutano’
Similar to ‘Fuerte,’ ‘Zutano’ has medium-sized, pear-shaped fruit with shiny, thin, green skin. Fruit has a fibrous texture; it has a high-water content and a lower oil content – therefore is lower in fat. Has a subtler flavour than most avocados with a mildly citrus-like flavour. Fruit size is from 250grms to 400grms.
Fruit matures 9-12 months from flowering depending on heat. Ripens from July through August. B-type flowers; cross pollinate with Avocado ‘Hass’ or ‘Reed.’ ‘Zutano’ is an excellent and very reliable pollinator for ‘Hass,’ resulting in larger fruit and heavier crop.
Tree forms a thick canopy with a spreading and rounded habit. Good for growing as a dense shade tree. Large, ovular, dark green leaves. Grows approximately 5m high x 4m wide in 10 years.
Grow in a full sun position with good, aerated, well drained soil. Avocado trees will not tolerate wet and compacted soils. Benefits from plenty of organic material and mulch. Fertilise regularly during spring and summer and water during dry periods. Tolerant of a light frost. ‘Zutano’ is one of the more cold-tolerant varieties. Support well and protect from wind while tree is young.
