Carmen Hass Avocado Tree

Avocado trees are prone to root rot if the soil retains too much moisture so a sandy loam is ideal. I have lost numerous avocados and mangos when planting in big box store soils. I use mostly sand augmented with worm castings which provide lots of organic nitrogen and i havent lost any trees since the change to die back. Also mulch to retain moisture in the sandy soils as avocados have shallow roots. My favorite is the bacon avocado. Good temperature tolerance, grows fast, lots of fruit that tastes great! I hope the carmen hass is in the same class but wont know for a year or two.

I won't use the word "best" because it really depends on the type avocado you like to eat. But I will say, I received a really nice, healthy tree that I am now waiting to see how it handles the light freezes we are having this week.

You don't have to build a fence around your tree, instead get a section of fence and connect end to ends creating a circle, put this circle over your tree and stake it to keep the wind from blowing it into the tree because this will happen and could tear up your tree.

Please take a look at the growing guide in our website as that will have start to finish planting instructions. https://www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/how-to-grow/fruit-trees/avocado-trees

We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 3-4 years to bear.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

Yes suggested pollinators ae listed towards the bottom of the product page. A Bacon avocado or the Fuerte Avocado would be great choices.

Type A and type B avocados refer to the time of day when the male and female parts of an avocado tree's flowers open:
Type A
Flowers open as female in the morning and male in the afternoon.
Type B
Flowers open as male in the morning and female in the afternoon.