Fruitopia Nursery
Avocado - Bacon
Avocado - Bacon
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Popular in warm and cool climates, Bacon is not only highly productive, but also a majestic, ornamental shade tree. Improves pollination for A-Type avocados. The most suitable B- type for cooler areas. Grafted. Current size approx 1m.
This avocado makes a majestic shade or screening tree that rivals anything purely ornamental. It is so productive, fruit-growing guru Louis Glowinski counted 200 fruits on his one tree! ‘Bacon’ is a B-type avocado that thrives in Melbourne as well as further north and can improve pollination for ‘Hass’ ‘Wurtz’ and ‘Reed’ varieties. The most suitable B-type for cooler areas. Grafted.
B Type flower pattern. Although thought of as a tropical, subtropical tree, the Avocado will fruit in cooler southern states provided they are given adequate drainage and protection from extremes of heat, wind and frost, especially when young. Position trees with protection from hot afternoon sun and cover over night if frost is forecast while the tree is young. Pots can simply be moved into a more sheltered position. Soil should be rich in organic matter and drain freely. Their preferred pH range is neutral to slightly acidic so a pH between 5.5-7 should be fine. The largest of the Avocados can grow to nearly 10 meters if left unpruned however all varieties can be kept at a more manageable 3mwhich makes netting and harvesting much easier. Fertilise avocados 2 or 3 times from November to March using a balanced pelletised complete fertiliser and water in well. Mulch the root zone over the warmer months as avocados have a shallow fibrous root system, and avoid cultivating within the drip line of the canopy. Potted avocados should be potted on gradually each season as the tree grows using a premium mix and liquid fertilising during the warmer months. Avocados are thirsty plants and will require supplementary watering during warmer weather and regularly when in pots. Grafted on to Reed root stock, trees should fruit after 4 years in good conditions with an increase in harvest as the tree matures. A type Avocados are partially self fertile in southern areas but will benefit from a B type if you have the space. You need both an A and B type if daytime temperatures remain above 20 degrees C and night time temperatures remain above 10 degrees C while the tree is flowering.
Growing Information
Growing Needs
Plant Characteristics
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How to care for your fruit tree
How to care for your fruit tree
When you receive your fruit trees please unpackage them as soon as possible and give them some water. It is normal for some of the fruit trees to wilt slightly in transit but they will revive quickly with care. Please water your trees everyday.
Planting Instructions:
In a pot: If you are planting your fruit tree in a pot long term we recommend using a 3-50 litre pot . Use premim potting mix or rich garden soil, place a saucer under the pot and grass clippings or mulch around the tree to help the tree retain moisture. Water every 1-2 days continually.
In the ground: Dig a hole 2 times larger than the size of the pot or bag the tree is currently in. Squeeze the pot to loosen the root system before planting. Water well and add mulch or grass clipping around the tree. Water daily for the first year and then after that the tree should be able to sourse its own water through its root system, but continue to observe the tree and water if necessary.
Wait 1 month after planting before fertilising to avoid burning the roots.
Special care instructions for lychee, avocado and bananas, please see the product description for each tree.
Fertiliser: Fertilise your trees once a year in springtime following the correct instructions on the packet.
Pruning: Pruning your tree ecourages new gowth and a bushier growth habit. At the end of summer we recommend pruning the tips of the tree branches by 2-3cms or you can prune the tree to a desired shape.
If you have any care questions please give us a call and we will be happy to assist you.
Shipping
Shipping
Shipping Costs:
Brisbane and Gold Coast Metro Suburbs: Free Shipping
Other Areas QLD: Shipping costs may apply based on your location and the number of trees purchased. If there are any additional shipping fees you will be contacted after you purchase and given the option of a refund if you desire.
Other Areas: NSW, ACT, VIC and SA. $30 per order or free shipping if you buy 4 or more trees.
Please allow 7-10 business days for your order to be packed and sent.
If you find a tree you would like to purchase we recommend doing so promptly as often our stock sells out shortly after being listed and then wont be available again until our next re-stock.
Our maximum box size is 1.06m. Some trees may need to be trimmed to fit into the packaging, this does not damage the tree, it encourages the tree to grow new branches and become bushier.
You may not be sent the exact tree pictures on the website but it I’ll be very similar in size and height. All of our trees are grown outside in the sun, so they are fully accustomed to Queensland weather conditions. Due to that, the trees may have minor leaf imperfections from the sun, but the overall health of the trees is superb.
Orders are shipped by courier and usually take 1-3 business days if you are in Brisbane or the Gold Coast and other Metro areas or up to 3 weeks for other locations. Plants are packaged carefully with water in the packaging.
Please follow all care instructions for your tree/s as outlined on the website in the product description of each tree. MOST IMPORTANT IS WATERING YOUR TREE EVERYDAY (preferably in the morning).
If there are any issues when your package arrives please contact us via email at info@fruitopianursery.com.au for a promt reply.
Return policy
Return policy
At Fruitopia Nursery we love plants and we want you to love your plants too, so if there are any issues with your purchase, we’re here to help. Please carefully follow all care instructions for your new plants, paying particular attention to their watering requirements.
If you are unhappy with your purchase in anyway please contact us by email and we will do our very best to resolve the situation.
Depending on the problem we will be happy to offer a refund, partial refund or exchange at our sole discretion.
If your goods are damaged on arrival, please take a photo and contact us immediately via email so that we can follow up the matter with the delivery company.
Please do not post plants back without first contacting us via email info@fruitopianursery.com.au
