{"title":"Avocado Trees for Sale NZ | Cold Hardy \u0026 Dwarf Varieties | Flying Dragon Nursery","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrafted avocado trees fruit years earlier than seedlings — and Flying Dragon Nursery offers one of New Zealand's widest selections. From the ever-popular Hass to rare varieties you won't find at garden centres, all our trees are grafted from proven mother trees for reliable fruit production. Grown in Kerikeri's ideal subtropical climate, our avocados arrive healthy and ready to establish in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"avocado-hass","title":"Avocado - Hass - Spring\/summer\/early autumn ripening","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hass avocado is the most popular avocado variety in the world, making up most of the commercial production. It is a variety of avocado that is known for its thick, bumpy skin, creamy texture, and the changing of its skin colour from green to purple\/black as it ripens. It is considered a \"high-fat\" avocado, meaning it has a higher fat content than some other varieties. The Hass avocado is also known for its rich, nutty flavour and is often used in guacamole, sandwiches, and other dishes. Hass has a long fruiting season, starting in spring, through summer and into early autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. Hass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an A flowering type, and although avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, they do produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted near a B variety, like Fuerte, Bacon, Hashimoto, Zutano or Ettinger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44323312664896,"sku":"","price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/products\/1305799690609.jpg?v=1680854481"},{"product_id":"dwarf-avocado-esther","title":"Avocado - Esther Semi Dwarf - Autumn\/winter ripening","description":"\u003cp\u003eA semi dwarf avocado variety which is ideal for the home gardener with limited space. Esther produces avocados that are larger than Hass, round-oval shape, that are creamy, buttery and have a good flavour. These avocados also store well. The Esther Avocado is a very heavy producer once established, the most prolific of all the varieties we offer. When fully grown, Esther reaches about 4 meters high, and 3 meters wide, but can be kept smaller by light pruning after fruit harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit ripens March to August, which is the season when Hass has finished and avocados become expensive in the supermarket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. Esther is an A flowering type, but we have found that even when they are planted alone, they still produce massive crops, making this an ideal variety if you only want 1 avocado tree. Planting a B variety nearby does help with pollination but is not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees love mulch! Mulching around your tree helps regulate moisture, keep weeds away, breaks down into food for the tree, and creates a very healthy balance of good bacteria and fungi, closer to their natural habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44659527778624,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/3C4147C6-02E3-4B39-B9D9-4180F3270508.jpg?v=1770192159"},{"product_id":"avocado-mexicola-grande","title":"Avocado - Mexicola Grande - Cold hardy - Winter-Spring Ripening","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique and intriguing avocado variety that produces black-skinned fruit with yellow-green, buttery flesh. The fruit has a medium-sized seed and is about the size of a typical Hass avocado, and much larger than the Mexicola variety. The tree itself is fast-growing, highly attractive, and features larger, rounder leaves than most other avocado trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout features of this variety is that the fruit changes color while still on the tree, making it easy to know exactly when it’s ready to harvest. This eliminates the guesswork often associated with picking avocados.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexicola Grande is one of the most cold hardy and frost tolerant varieties in the country once established, and is suitable for growing in coastal conditions.  Frost protection is required until the tree is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexicola Grande is an A flowering type, and although avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, they do produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. If you're looking for a B type companion for this tree that is also cold hardy, consider Edranol, Jim, Bacon or Zutano. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrafted onto Zutano rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44692718616896,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2eb0c1f4-1e99-46be-9461-a2a92c030f52.jpg?v=1761036011"},{"product_id":"avocado-pinkerton","title":"Avocado - Pinkerton Semi Dwarf - Spring ripening","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinkerton is the smallest growing of the semi-dwarf varieties available in New Zealand,  which is ideal for the home gardener with limited space. Pinkerton produces avocados that are larger than Hass, a long and necky shape, that are creamy and buttery. The flesh is a golden yellow and has a superb flavour, and high oil content. Another desirable trait of the Pinkerton is its small seed, giving one of the highest flesh to seed ratios of all avocado varieties. This tree is well known as a consistent, heavy producer, and is commercially grown in some countries. When fully grown, Pinkerton reaches about 3.5-4 meters high, and 3 meters wide, but can be kept smaller by light pruning after fruit harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinkertons harvest season starts in winter, and carries on through spring, sometimes still having good fruit for harvesting in early summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parent trees of Pinkerton are Hass and Rincon. Pinkerton carries characteristics of both mother trees, and gains its semi dwarfing habit from the dwarf Rincon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinkerton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an A flowering type, and although avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, they do produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted near a B variety, like Fuerte, Bacon, Hashimoto, Zutano or Sharwil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44692736147776,"sku":"","price":109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/products\/729c8f0a9aeb1d09ec5ce177dd91436d.jpg?v=1696929217"},{"product_id":"avocado-hashimoto","title":"Avocado - Hashimoto - Autumn ripening","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduces large round avocados that are larger than Hass, creamy, buttery, and have a good flavour. It is a B flowering type so a great pollinator for any of the A types. The harvest season is April to July, when there are not many other good avocados ready. This is the exact months Hass is not in season. The tree can be kept smaller by light pruning after fruit harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type: B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour when ripe: Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit shape: Round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size: Large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed size: small-medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Good, buttery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarvest season: Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Guatemalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. Avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, but produce far more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted with a Reed, Hass, Esther, Pinkerton, Mexicola or Mexicola Grande\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44732142747968,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/products\/PRODUCT-133157-SERVER-85__35558.jpg?v=1680164235"},{"product_id":"avocado-reed","title":"Avocado - Reed - Autumn ripening","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the best avocado varieties available. Reed produces very large, round avocados that are creamy and buttery. They have no strings or fibres, and the seed separates from the flesh easily. By far one of the best for avo on toast!  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an A flowering type, and although avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, they do produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted near a B variety, like Sharwil, Fuerte, Bacon, Hashimoto, Zutano or Ettinger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44782934786368,"sku":"","price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/products\/4865723399_13ab2a3327.jpg?v=1680854719"},{"product_id":"avocado-bacon","title":"Avocado - Bacon - cold hardy - Winter ripening","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bacon avocado is easy to identify by its oval shape and smooth green skin, which stays green even when ripe. The skin is shiny and quite atrractive. Bacon is an excellent pollinator tree for A types, with the bonus of having fruit ready in winter when not many other avocados are ripening. The bacon is also a very hardy tree, making it an ideal avocado variety to grow in cooler climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. Bacon is an B flowering type, and although avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, they do produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted near an A variety, like Hass, Reed, Pinkerton, Esther, Hayes, Hopkins, Mexicola or Mexicola Grande. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees love mulch! Mulching around your tree helps regulate moisture, keep weeds away, breaks down into food for the tree, and creates a very healthy balance of good bacteria and fungi, closer to their natural habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44782965195072,"sku":"","price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/products\/avocado-bacon.jpg?v=1680855304"},{"product_id":"avocado-fuerte","title":"Avocado - Fuerte - Spring ripening","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuerte produces medium sized pear shaped fruit with a dull green leathery skin, that are easy to peel. It has a creamy flesh of mild and rich flavour. The skin ripens green. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. Fuerte is a B flowering type. Avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, but produce far more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In Bacon's case, best planted with a Hass, Reed, Pinkerton, Esther, Mexicola or Mexicola Grande. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. 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This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44782996160832,"sku":"","price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/products\/Avocat_Fuerte_KSC.png?v=1680855701"},{"product_id":"avocado-mexicola","title":"Avocado - Mexicola - Cold hardy - Autumn ripening","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very unique and interesting avocado variety, which produces shiny black skinned fruit, with a bright yellow and green flesh. The skin is very thin and edible, and they can be eaten like an apple. These avocados are smaller than Hass, and are great for those who tend to throw away half an avocado due to not eating it all in one sitting. The tree is a prolific bearer and has a very long flowing season (4 months in Northland), so it is its flowering well into the time of year when bees are awake and active, making for a high pollination and fruit set each year. Fruit ripens in Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mexicola tree is fast growing, and is the most cold hardy and frost tolerant variety in the country once established, and is suitable for growing in coastal conditions. Frost protection is required until the tree is established. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type: A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour when ripe: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit shape: Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size: small\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed size: small\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Good, edible skin which has an anise flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarvest season: Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Mexican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexicola is an A flowering type, and although avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, they do produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. If you're looking for a B type companion for this tree that is also cold hardy, consider Edranol, Jim or Bacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen will it start producing fruit? Our avocado trees are grafted, so will flower in spring and if pollinated, will set fruit. Ideally this fruit should be picked off to allow the tree to establish. In the second year, if the tree has established itself you can let the start producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur trees are grafted onto Zutano rootstock, and are around 110-130cm tall including the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvocado trees love mulch! Mulching around your tree helps regulate moisture, keep weeds away, breaks down into food for the tree, and creates a very healthy balance of good bacteria and fungi, closer to their natural habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44901309743424,"sku":"","price":109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/products\/Screen-Shot-2022-11-21-at-12.12.07-AM.jpg?v=1682330257"},{"product_id":"avocado-zutano","title":"Avocado - Zutano - Cold hardy - Winter\/spring ripening","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZutano produces large to extra large fruit in the late winter and early spring season. The fruit is thin skinned and shiny. Zutano are often used as pollinator trees in commercial orchards, as they serve a dual purpose. Zutano will pollinate A varieties (common commercial varieties), as well as the seeds of Zutano fruit being used by nurseries as a rootstock for grafting. Domestically available avocado trees are grafted onto this rootstock, as it has proven the best direct seed grown rootstock for its vigorous growth and phytophthora resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZutano is a B flowering type. Our trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. Avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, but produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted with a Reed, Hass, Esther, Pinkerton, Mexicola or Mexicola Grande.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45385900097856,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/IMG_4336.jpg?v=1687376433"},{"product_id":"avocado-sharwil","title":"Avocado - Sharwil - spring\/summer ripening","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharwil is one of the best tasting avocados in New Zealand, and arguably the best B flowering variety. It produces medium-large pear shaped avocados that are larger than Hass, creamy, buttery, and have an excellent flavour. The flesh is a golden yellow colour with bright lime green closer to the skin. The seed is relatively small and is easily removed. It is a B flowering type so a great pollinator for any of the A types. The main harvest season is spring and summer. The tree can be kept smaller by light pruning after fruit harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type: B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour when ripe: Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit shape: Pear (pyriform)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size: Medium (larger than Hass) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed size: small-medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Very good, buttery, smooth, flavourful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarvest season: Spring-summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Guatemalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. Avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, but produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted with a Reed, Hass, Esther, Pinkerton, Mexicola or Mexicola Grande.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46252814238016,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/PhotoRoom-20230901-115459.png?v=1757067077"},{"product_id":"copy-of-avocado-ettinger","title":"Avocado - Ettinger - winter\/spring ripening","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEttinger avocados are similar to Fuerte avocados, pear-shaped with smooth, thin, bright green skin, and pale green flesh. The Ettinger avocado tree is very vigorous, and as a heavy bearer of fruit it is often the most profitable B variety of many orchards. The tree has an upright growing habit with little spreading, and has the same tendency as the Fuerte variety to sometimes produce seedless fruits, called “cukes”. Unlike most fruits, the avocado is one of the very few that does not ripen on the tree, so the fruit can be kept on the tree for several months, allowing for greater control of the harvest volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type: B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour when ripe: Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit shape: Pear (pyriform)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size: Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed size: Medium-large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Average-good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarvest season: Winter-spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hybrid (Guatemalan X Mexican) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Israel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEttinger is an B flowering type. Avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, but produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted with an A type like Hass, Reed, Esther, Pinkerton etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. 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The fruit best described as a cross between a Reed and Hass, taking on a shape which is similar to a round Reed, and an autumn set Carmen Hass (oval-round shape). The skin changes from green to black when ripe. The flesh is of an exceptional quality when the fruit is let to ripen fully, with a creamy buttery texture. The tree is a very heavy producer, and tends to fruit annually even without fruit thinning. This is definitely one of the better varieties we have to offer, and is an absolute must have for the keen avocado enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eMcEldowney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an A flowering type, and although avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, they do produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted near a B variety, like Fuerte, Bacon, Hashimoto, Zutano or Ettinger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note - When purchasing the McEldowney variety from us, you are agreeing to a non propagation agreement. Please see the full agreement under the \"our policies\" section at the bottom of this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees love mulch! Mulching around your tree helps regulate moisture, keep weeds away, breaks down into food for the tree, and creates a very healthy balance of good bacteria and fungi, closer to their natural habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46951594918208,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/PSX-20240409_150451.jpg?v=1757067114"},{"product_id":"avocado-ruakaka","title":"Avocado - Ruakaka - Spring ripening","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very unique and interesting avocado variety, released into the market by our nursery.  It produces medium to large, long, necky avocados with a small-medium pointy seed. The skin turns red\/black when ripe, so its easy to tell when it is ready, like Hass. The flesh has a great flavour, that is creamy and smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is fast growing, and is suitable for growing in coastal conditions, and crops heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. We are yet to determine which flowering pattern this variety has, however the mother tree is not planted near any other avocado trees, and produces heavy crops year after year. In our opinion given the fruiting pattern of the mother tree, this would be an ideal variety to choose if you only have space for one tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note - When purchasing the Ruakaka variety from us, you are agreeing to a non propagation agreement. 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This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvocado trees love mulch! 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The tree is very productive from a young age, producing masses of avocados each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type: A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour when ripe: Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit shape: round with a neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size: Large to extra large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed size: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Good, buttery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarvest season: Late summer, through autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Guatemalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. Hopkins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an A flowering type, and although avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, they do produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted near a B variety, like Fuerte, Bacon, Hashimoto, Zutano or Sharwil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230563647808,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/414653857_1488814838518167_4945163867062474364_n.jpg?v=1757067180"},{"product_id":"avocado-hayes","title":"Avocado - Hayes - Spring Ripening","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHayes is similar to Hass, but is larger, the skin is glossier, pebbled, rough, thick and becomes brown\/purple when ripe. The flesh is a nice rich yellow with a fantastic buttery flavour. The tree is hardy, and can grow large if left unpruned, but responds well to an annual prune to keep it a manageable size. Hayes is very productive, having a consistent high yield of tasty avocados each year. Harvest season is October to December.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type: A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour when ripe: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit shape: Pear (pyriform)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size: Medium (larger than Hass) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed size: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Good, buttery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarvest season: October - December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hybrid (Guatemalan X West Indies) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHayes is an A flowering type. Avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, but produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted near a Fuerte, Bacon, Hashimoto, Sharwil, or Zutano tree. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees love mulch! Mulching around your tree helps regulate moisture, keep weeds away, breaks down into food for the tree, and creates a very healthy balance of good bacteria and fungi, closer to their natural habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230585012544,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/Produce_Fruit_LargeAvocado_VeritableVegetable-1325_web.jpg?v=1757067181"},{"product_id":"avocado-fujikawa","title":"Avocado - Fujikawa - Summer, autumn and winter ripening","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujikawa is a fantastic variety developed in Hawaii, which is now grown worldwide. The tree is consistent bearer of heavy crops annually, with the added bonus of the fruit hanging on to the tree for months when ready to pick. The fruit are small - medium sized, and remain green when ripe. The flesh of Fujikawa is if a very high quality, with a more dense texture than most other avocado varieties, and a creamy, rich, buttery taste. The flesh colour is also a nice dark yellow, and makes the most amazing avocado on toast or guacamole. Our favourite thing about Fujikawa, after being a superb eating avocado, is the long fruiting season. Fruit start ripening in January, and ripen right through until around May, but hang on the tree into June and sometimes July.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type: B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour when ripe: Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit shape: Pear (pyriform) to oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size: Small - Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed size: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Very good, buttery, dense and creamy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarvest season: January - May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Guatemalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Fujikawa is usually grown for its high quality, tasty fruit, it is also a B variety, making it a fantastic pollinator tree for any of the common A types like Hass, Reed, Esther etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvocado trees love mulch! Mulching around your tree helps regulate moisture, keep weeds away, breaks down into food for the tree, and creates a very healthy balance of good bacteria and fungi, closer to their natural habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47232258900288,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/A_fujikawa.jpg?v=1757067182"},{"product_id":"avocado-edranol","title":"Avocado - Edranol - cold hardy - Winter\/spring ripening","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdranol produces very fine flavoured, good looking avocados by the bucket full. The skin stays green when ripe, but darkens a little as it ripens. Inside, the flesh is buttery and smooth, with a high oil content, and little to no fibres. The fruit are pear shaped with a bit of a neck, are larger than Hass, and have a small-medium sized seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdranol's growth habit is upright, and is quite attractive with is shiny bold leaves. The tree is relatively disease resistant, making it an easy to maintain, ideal home gardener variety. In good conditions, Edranol can be a prolific bearer with a very long fruiting season, making it a fantastic companion to a summer\/autumn fruiting A type. Hardy to -2°C once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Type: B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColour when ripe: Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShape: Pear (pyriform)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruit size: Medium - large (larger than Hass) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Size: Small-medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Very good, buttery, high oil content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest season: Winter-Spring (can vary depending on local climate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Guatemalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdranol is a B flowering type. Avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, but produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted near a Reed, Hass, Esther, Pinkerton, Mexicola or Mexicola Grande, or any other A type tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees love mulch! Mulching around your tree helps regulate moisture, keep weeds away, breaks down into food for the tree, and creates a very healthy balance of good bacteria and fungi, closer to their natural habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48228311662912,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/Ed.jpg?v=1757067456"},{"product_id":"avocado-frazer","title":"Avocado - Frazer - Semi Dwarf - summer ripening","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrazer is a fantastic semi dwarfing B variety, ideal for the home gardener. The tree is quite unusual, which has a more crawling\/spreading habit than other varieties, and has a very bushy canopy with long narrow leaves. It produces lemon shaped avocados, that turn black when ripe. Inside, the flesh is tasty, with similarities to Hass, with a high oil content, and little to no fibres. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you are seeking a semi dwarf A + B combo, pair Frazer with either Esther or Pinkerton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType: Hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Type: B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColour when ripe: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShape: Lemon\/rounded diamond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruit size: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Size: Medium-large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Very good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest season: Summer (can vary depending on local climate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTree Habit: Spreading, very bushy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrazer is a B flowering type. Avocado trees in our climate are self fertile, but produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted near a Reed, Hass, Esther, Pinkerton, Mexicola or Mexicola Grande, or any other A type tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvocado trees love mulch! Mulching around your tree helps regulate moisture, keep weeds away, breaks down into food for the tree, and creates a very healthy balance of good bacteria and fungi, closer to their natural habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49110825894208,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2516cc62-a0d1-45ff-9622-a1b8abe2fb2c.jpg?v=1772399552"},{"product_id":"avocado-noel-spring-summer-early-autumn-ripening-cold-and-wind-tolerant","title":"Avocado - Noel - Cold and wind tolerant - Spring\/summer\/early autumn ripening","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoel is a fantastic New Zealand developed variety, that is similar to Hass in almost every way, with the exception that the tree is more cold and wind tolerant. The fruiting season is long and ripens alongside Hass, generally from mid spring through summer, into March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is almost indistinguishable from Hass, having a creamy, nutty, relatively fibre free flesh. The skin turns black upon ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree has slightly different shaped leaves from the other avocado varieties we offer, and has proven to be more wind resistant and cold tolerant than Hass.  Noel is a fantastic choice of variety for those who love the common Hass fruit, but live in a borderline climate or near the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Noel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"309\" data-start=\"63\"\u003eThe Noel avocado started as a seed (likely Hass) planted in Hamilton, New Zealand. For several winters in a row, heavy frosts killed the young shoots of the seedling, but each spring, it kept re sprouting back from the same seed. After a few years of this, the owner gave up on it. Years later, the tree was rediscovered by the owners son, Noel, thriving and producing beautiful fruit. It seems one of those later shoots finally made it through, becoming the mother tree of the Noel variety. The tree is vigorous and slightly more “wild” in nature, with large, thick leaves that point to good resilience against wind, frost, and tough conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an A flowering type, and although avocado trees in our climate are self-fertile, they do produce more fruit if 2 are planted near each other with opposing flower types. In this case, best planted near a B variety, like Fujikawa, Bacon, Hashimoto, Zutano or Edranol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThough Noel is cold and wind tolerant, the tree will still need protection from wind and frost while establishing. We recommend putting some wind cloth around the tree held up by stakes, and using frost cloth in winter for the first couple of seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49956415308096,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/PSX-20241125_130547.jpg?v=1757067548"}],"url":"https:\/\/flyingdragonnursery.co.nz\/collections\/avocado-trees-nz.oembed?page=2","provider":"flyingdragonnursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}