P.americana cv. 'Hass'
Originated in LaHabra, Heights, California, by Rudolph Hass. Introduced in 1936. Oval/pear shaped fruit.The leading commercial variety in California. One of the longest harvest seasons usually begining in February in Orange County, Ca. Excellent flavor and shipping qualities. Hass is often used as a control in field testing of other varieties.
P.americana cv. 'Bacon'
Originated in Buena Park, California, by James Bacon. Introduced in 1951. Flesh has an unusually pale yellow/green color. Oil content high. Matures Nov. to Jan. in Orange County and Dec. to Mar. in Ventura County, Ca. Consistant,heavy producer; frost tolerance excellent. Bacon has a commercial background. Large trees.
P.americana cv. 'Fuerte'
Introduced as budwood in 1911 from Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico. A hybrid Mexican variety that is ready to pick in November and is good through March. Hangs on the tree well. A long time California commercial variety valued for its winter season and its B blossom type. Skin thickness is medium thin. Seed size is medium large. Harvested late fall through spring, the Fuerte is the original high-quality California Avocado.
P.americana cv. 'Gem'
A thick skinned and easily peeled avocado with rich, nutty flavor and similar ripening characteristics of the popular Hass Avocado; available spring through summer. Patented under the experimental name "3-29-5" in 2003. Tree has an open and spreading growth habit and exhibits less alternate bearing than that of the "Hass" variety.
P.americana cv. 'Gwen'
Gwen is similar in appearance, taste and texture to Hass, but slightly larger. Ready to pick from April through October (at South Coast Field Station, Orange County, Ca.). Tree is small. Fruit is pear/oval with stem tending to come out on one side.
P.americana cv. 'Lamb Hass'
Originally named BL122. Usually is a sholdered pear shape and is normally black with green spots. It is a substantial appearing fruit. Tree grows upright. Is starting to be grown commercially in California. Matures later than Hass. This variety is similar in appearance and taste to the Hass but a large robust size – the California summer sun variety.
P.americana cv. 'Pinkerton'
Pinkerton avocados have small seeds, yield more fruit per tree and are available in a full range of sizes early winter through spring. Commercial variety. Harvest begins in January in some commercial areas. High oil content. Medium slightly spreading tree. Hardy to 30 degrees.
P.americana cv. 'Reed'
A large, round fruit available in the summer months and early fall. Originated in Carlsbad, California, by James Reed. Introduced in 1960 from a chance seedling planted in 1948. Fruits ripe May to September according to most literature.
P.americana cv. 'Zutano'
Originated in Fallbrook, California, by W.L. Ruitt. Introduced in 1941 from a selection made in 1926. Easily recognized by its shiny, yellow-green skin, the Zutano is one of the “season opener” varieties harvested when the season begins in September and is available through early winter.
