AVOCADO - SHEPPARD (B)
Botanical Name: Persea americanaDescription
A small to medium pear-shaped fruit with thick, green skin that peels easily. The fruit has an excellent flavour, medium oil content and does not turn brown when cut. H Feb/March The tree has a spreading habit and is a high yielding. It displays good resistance to frost and anthracnose.
| Image | Price | Avail. | Propagation | Size | Buy Options |
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$59.00 | 0 | Grafted | Large |
*Limited to one per person due to demand. Pollination beneficial A Group 
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$79.00 | 0 | Grafted | XLarge |
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Plant Information or Specifications
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Nutrient High Fat (#NutrientHighFat), Pollination Avocado B Type (#PollinationAvocadoBType)
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Preferred Climate
Subtropical
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
5-10m
Plants required to Pollinate
1+ Beneficial (cross pollination helps with fruit set)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
2-3 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March
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Question & Answer
Would Sheppard be suitable variety for our climate down here at Tea Gardens (no frosts) as anything I find re Sheppard seems to be Queensland based. From: Tea Gardens NSW
The sheppard is a Mexican type avocado and these are the hardiest and most tolerant of cold conditions, it is a very good choice for your area as along with the bacon it is the best choice for cooler areas. #AvocadoSheppard1007
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Avocado - Sheppard (B)
Of the guatemalans shepard,reed,wurtz and hazzard grow well in my Cairns backyard with shepard being the most productive as it is heat tolerant.Amblipelta and helopeltis bugs take a toll | Mike Trenerry - Cairns, QLD 04-Jun-2011
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