Persea americana 'Reed' (Reed Avocado Tree)
Grow Your Own Buttery, Rich Avocados with Ease!
The Reed avocado is a standout for home gardeners looking to enjoy large, creamy avocados with a rich, buttery flavor. This type A variety is one of the largest known avocado cultivars, known for its smooth, dark green skin and nutty, velvety flesh. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting your backyard orchard, the Reed avocado offers a rewarding, easy-to-grow fruit tree that thrives with minimal care.
Why You’ll Love Reed Avocados:
- Large, Creamy Fruit: Reed avocados are known for their impressive size and smooth texture. The buttery, nutty flavor makes them a customer favorite, perfect for salads, guacamole, or just eating fresh.
- Nutrient-Packed: A great source of fiber, folate, vitamins K, E, and C, as well as potassium, Reed avocados are not only delicious but also provide healthy fats that are good for your well-being.
- Easy to Grow: With an upright growth habit and minimal space requirements, Reed avocado trees grow to a manageable height of around 3m and width of 2.5m, making them perfect for smaller gardens or courtyards.
- Pollination-Friendly: While Reed avocados are A-type flowering and self-pollinating, planting them alongside other B-type varieties like ‘Bacon,’ or ‘Sharwill’ can further enhance fruit production.
Growing Tips for Success:
- Sunlight: Plant your Reed avocado tree in full sun to ensure optimal growth and fruit production.
- Soil: Ensure well-drained, enriched soil with plenty of organic matter. This variety thrives in soil that’s free from clay and has a neutral pH.
- Watering: Regular deep watering is essential, especially during the tree’s first 12-16 weeks of establishment. After that, consistent watering will keep the tree healthy and productive.
- Protection: Reed avocado trees benefit from shelter from strong winds and heavy frost, especially when young. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging.
- A Type + B Type: While avocado trees will fruit on their own, you will get more volume of fruit if you plant an A Type + B Type close to each other.
Fruiting: Expect a fruitful harvest from September to November, with avocados ready to enjoy just a few years after planting. Grafted trees tend to fruit 2-3 years after planting into the ground.
Tree Size & Care:
- Maximum height: Up to 10 meters (can be comfortably pruned to 4-5 meters for easier care and harvesting)
- Evergreen with lush green foliage that adds beauty year-round
- Pruning regularly will help keep the tree compact and manageable
Perfect for Your Garden: The Reed avocado tree’s upright growth and large fruit make it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, balconies, or courtyards. It’s ideal for planting in full sun with the right care, and will quickly become a staple in your garden.
Start Growing Your Own Avocados Today! With minimal effort and maximum rewards, the Reed avocado tree is the perfect addition to any garden. Plant yours today and enjoy fresh, homegrown avocados in just a few years!
Light requirement: Full Sun
Water requirement: Medium
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Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
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Drought tolerance: Medium
Frost tolerance: Medium
Wind tolerance: Medium
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Colour: Green
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
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Fruit: Yes
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