Hass Avocado Tree - Persea americana

Hass Avocado Tree (Persea americana)

The Hass avocado is the world's most beloved variety, prized for its rich, buttery flesh and exceptional flavor. When you buy a Hass avocado tree online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're investing in years of homegrown harvests—our grafted specimens skip the decade-long wait and begin producing fruit much sooner than seed-grown trees. Enjoy restaurant-quality avocados fresh from your backyard, perfect for guacamole, salads, toast, and countless culinary creations.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Hass avocado in a sunny location where it will serve as a productive landscape focal point. Space the tree at least 15 feet away from other plants and structures to allow for proper air circulation and mature growth. This tree works beautifully as a standalone specimen in residential yards, container gardens on patios, or integrated into larger edible landscapes where its dark green foliage provides year-round visual interest while delivering a consistent harvest.

Specifications

Height: 15–20 feet (in-ground); 5–7 feet (container-grown)
Width: 5–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily for optimal fruit production)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining; cactus or citrus mix recommended for containers
USDA Zones: 9b–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces delicious fruit within just a few years instead of waiting a decade
• Yields consistent, high-quality harvests for 40+ years of enjoyment
• Saves hundreds of dollars annually compared to store-purchased fruit
• Grafted for reliability—superior flavor and productivity versus unpredictable seed-grown trees

Planting & Care

Plant your Hass avocado in early spring (March through June) in a spot receiving full sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, place the tree at the same depth, and backfill with soil, removing air pockets. Stake young trees loosely with cotton twine and apply 3 inches of mulch around the base. Water regularly after planting to establish deep roots, then maintain even moisture without waterlogging. For container growing, use well-draining potting soil and a pot slightly larger than the root ball, moving to larger containers as the tree grows.