{"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\u003eThe Hass avocado is the most popular avocado variety in the world, making up most of the commercial production. It originated as a seedling grown by Rudolph Hass, a postman in La Habra Heights, California, in the 1920s, and was patented in 1935. Hass also appears in the family tree of several other popular varieties, including Pinkerton and Esther. It forms a vigorous, spreading tree that can grow quite large, but can be kept to a manageable size with light pruning after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHass 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. Fruit is medium sized, commonly 200 to 300 g each. Hass has a long fruiting season, starting in spring, through summer and into early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Type: A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour when ripe: Purple\/black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit shape: Oval to pear-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit size: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed: Small to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Excellent, rich and nutty. Creamy texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest season: Spring, summer and early autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Mostly Guatemalan, with some Mexican\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree Habit: vigorous, spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. Hass 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 B type, like Fuerte, Bacon, Hashimoto, Zutano or Ettinger, or any other B type tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44323312664896,"sku":"","price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"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 was bred by the University of California, Riverside avocado breeding program and released in the early 1980s, alongside the popular Gwen. It is a cross between a self-pollinated Nabal seedling and a grandchild of Hass, so it shares Nabal heritage with Reed, which it resembles in fruit size and shape. The Esther Avocado is a very heavy producer once established, one of 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\u003eEsther produces avocados that are larger than Hass, round-oval shape, that are creamy, buttery and have a very good flavour. The thick, slightly pebbly skin is a deep green that stays green when ripe and usually peels well. These avocados also store well. Fruit ripens March to August, which is the season when Hass has finished and avocados become expensive in the supermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit takes around a year and a half to mature on the tree, so don't be tempted to pick them early just because they look big. Because of this long hang time, the tree will often carry two seasons' crops at once, with this season's mature fruit hanging alongside next season's younger fruit. This is normal, and Esther still produces one crop per year. Handily, Esther fruit drops from the tree when it's ready and ripens within a few days of falling, which takes the guesswork out of knowing when to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Type: A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour when ripe: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit shape: Round to round-oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit size: Large (bigger than Hass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed: Medium to large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Very good, creamy and buttery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest season: Autumn to winter (March to August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Guatemalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree Habit: semi dwarf, rounded and compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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, like Bacon, Hellen, Hashimoto, Zutano, Sharwil or Queen, does help with pollination but is not necessary.\u003c\/p\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","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","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44692736147776,"sku":"","price":120.0,"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","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\u003eReed is a premium Californian avocado variety that originated as a chance seedling found by James Reed in Carlsbad, California, in 1948. It is a cross between Anaheim and Nabal, two already fantastic varieties, and carries desirable traits from both parents. Reed forms an upright, fairly narrow tree, making it a good choice for smaller gardens or closer planting, and is known as a reliable, consistent cropper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReed produces large, round fruit with a thick, slightly pebbly green skin that stays green when ripe and peels easily. The flesh is rich, creamy and buttery, with no strings or fibres, and the seed separates cleanly from the flesh. The flesh is also slow to brown once cut. Fruit commonly weighs 300 to 500 g each. By far one of the best for avo on toast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Type: A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour when ripe: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit shape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit size: Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Excellent, rich and buttery. Creamy with no fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest season: Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Guatemalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree Habit: upright, fairly narrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReed 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 B type, like Hellen, Hashimoto, Frazer, Zutano, Sharwil or Queen, or any other B type tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44782934786368,"sku":"","price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"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\u003eThe Bacon avocado originated as a seedling in Buena Park, California, around 1928, and has become a favourite for cooler areas. Bacon is a very hardy tree, making it an ideal avocado variety to grow in cooler climates, and it copes with light frosts better than most avocados. It forms a vigorous, upright tree and is an excellent pollinator for A types, with the bonus of having fruit ready in winter when not many other avocados are ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bacon avocado is easy to identify by its oval shape and smooth green skin, which stays green even when ripe. The skin is thin, shiny and quite attractive. The flesh is pale green-yellow with a light, mild flavour, and the fruit is medium sized, commonly 180 to 340 g each. A great variety for keeping fresh avocados on the table through the winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Type: B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour when ripe: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit shape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit size: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed: Medium to large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Good, light and mild flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest season: Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Mexican x Guatemalan hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree Habit: upright, vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold tolerance: Good, one of the hardier avocado varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. Bacon 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 an A type, like Hass, Reed, Anaheim, Pinkerton, Esther, Hopkins, Mexicola Grande, or any other A type tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44782965195072,"sku":"","price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"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 Fuerte's case, best planted with a Hass, Reed, Pinkerton, Esther, Mexicola or Mexicola Grande. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44782996160832,"sku":"","price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"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 flowering season (4 months in Northland), so its flowering continues 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 it 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","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","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45385900097856,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"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","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 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 with an A type like Hass, Reed, Esther, Pinkerton etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46904899797312,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/ettinger1.png?v=1757067113"},{"product_id":"avocado-mceldowney-1","title":"Avocado - McEldowney - Autumn ripening","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMcEldowney is a New Zealand developed variety that produces superb quality fruit in Autumn. The fruit is 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","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\u003eRuakaka is a variety we've released ourselves, and it's quickly become a favourite here at the nursery. The flesh is exceptionally creamy and smooth, with a rich, full flavour that puts it among the best-tasting avocados we grow. If you love a buttery avocado on toast, this is one to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit are medium to large, long and necky, with a small to medium pointed seed, so you get plenty of flesh in every fruit. Like Hass, the skin turns red-black when ripe, so it's easy to tell when it's ready to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is fast-growing, crops heavily and copes well with coastal conditions. The mother tree has no other avocados planted nearby, yet it produces heavy crops year after year. That makes Ruakaka a great choice if you only have room for one tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower type: A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour when ripe: Red-black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit shape: Long, necky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit size: Medium to large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed size: Small to medium, pointed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Excellent: very creamy, smooth and rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest season: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree habit: Fast-growing, heavy cropping, suits coastal sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: New Zealand (released by Flying Dragon Nursery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. Ruakaka is an A flowering type. It crops well on its own, but like all avocados it will produce even more fruit with a B-type partner nearby, such as Fuerte, Bacon, Hashimoto, Zutano or Sharwil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: when purchasing the Ruakaka 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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46952175206720,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/DSC08581_b65107d2-77e8-4054-966d-a5086d2d9dfc.jpg?v=1757067115"},{"product_id":"avocado-hopkins","title":"Avocado - Hopkins - summer\/autumn ripening","description":"\u003cp\u003eHopkins is a New Zealand developed variety of avocado, originating in Katikati, Bay of Plenty. It produces large to extra large avocados that are round to oval in shape with a slight neck, which stay green when ripe. It has a medium pale yellow flesh, which is creamy with a well balanced fine flavour. 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","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","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 a 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 of 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","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","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","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\u003e \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\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\/p\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"},{"product_id":"avocado-san-miguel","title":"Avocado - San Miguel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSan Miguel is a Hawaiian avocado variety, selected and grown in Hawaii alongside other well known island cultivars such as Sharwil and Greengold.  The tree forms a medium-sized, spreading canopy and is a moderate but regular bearer of quality avocados. The fruit are good sized, and have a creamy, rich and flavourful flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSan Miguel matures through autumn into the beginning of winter, exactly the window when Hass has finished and hasn't yet come back into season, making it a useful gap-filler for a mixed planting. \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: reddish-purple to 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-large  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed: Medium-large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Excellent, creamy, rich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarvest season: Autumn-Winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hybrid (Mexican x Guatemalan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree Habit: medium, spreading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Miguel 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 B type, like Queen, Sharwil, Bacon, Zutano or Frazer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67642411843904,"sku":null,"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_e3994b6c-7674-4811-9679-2aad6844903b.jpg?v=1790752394"},{"product_id":"avocado-greengold","title":"Avocado - Greengold","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreengold is a high-quality avocado variety developed in California, well suited to warm-temperate climates, including many parts of New Zealand. It is known for its excellent flavour, smooth green skin, and reliable production. The fruit remains green when ripe, with a rich, creamy texture and a well-balanced, nutty flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreengold originated as a seedling selection from Sharwil, with many of the desirable traits of Sharwil carrying through into this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent news for Sharwil lovers, Greengold is an A-type flowering variety, while Sharwil is a B-type. Planting the two together allows for cross-pollination, improving fruit set while also providing similar high-quality fruit and an extended harvest period.\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: 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 × Mexican hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree Habit: Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67642412237120,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/Green-Gold-Avocado.png?v=1774481249"},{"product_id":"avocado-anaheim","title":"Avocado - Anaheim","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnaheim is a classic Californian avocado variety that originated as a seedling in Anaheim, California, around 1910. It is a prolific and regular bearer, forming an upright, slender tree with a narrower habit than most avocados, making it a good choice for smaller gardens or closer planting where a wide, spreading tree won't fit. Anaheim is also one of the parents of the popular Reed avocado, and well-grown trees are known for producing heavy, consistent crops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnaheim produces large, oval to slightly pear-shaped fruit with a glossy, medium-thick green skin that stays green when ripe and peels well. The flesh is smooth and creamy with a mild, fresh flavour. The fruit can be impressively large, commonly 500 to 900 g each. It's a great variety for anyone wanting plenty of big, generous fruit for slicing, salads and everyday eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Type: A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour when ripe: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit shape: Oval to obovate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit size: Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Good, smooth and creamy. Mild, fresh flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest season: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Guatemalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree Habit: upright, slender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnaheim 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 B type, like Hellen, Hashimoto, Frazer, Zutano, Sharwil or Queen, or any other B type tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67737662226752,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/IMG_5487.jpg?v=1791531724"},{"product_id":"avocado-hellen","title":"Avocado - Hellen","description":"\u003cp\u003eHellen is a classic Californian avocado variety originating in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. It is a vigorous and reliable grower, forming a bushy, spreading tree with a slightly more compact habit than some older varieties. Originally selected for its strong performance under coastal conditions, it has shown good adaptability and consistent production over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHellen produces medium to large, pear-shaped fruit with a dark green, leathery skin that peels easily. The flesh is smooth, creamy, and largely fibreless, with a rich flavour and high oil content, often exceeding 20%. The seed is relatively small and sits tightly within the fruit, giving a good proportion of usable flesh. Fruit size can vary, with well-grown trees capable of producing quite large fruit, and the variety is known for its excellent eating quality.\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-large  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit quality\/taste: Excellent, buttery\/creamy. 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In this case, best planted near an A type, like Reed, Hass, Esther, Pinkerton, Mexicola Grande, or any other A type tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrafted onto Zutano rootstock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67737704857920,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_z7x251z7x251z7x2.jpg?v=1792054088"},{"product_id":"avocado-queen-xxl-fruit","title":"Avocado - Queen - XXL Fruit","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"2775\" data-start=\"2511\"\u003eQueen is a unique, rare and hard-to-find heirloom-style avocado known for producing exceptionally large fruit with a small seed and excellent flavour. 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