The Bacon avocado tree is a medium sized tree with an upright and spreading growing habit and dark green, glossy leaves. Trees can reach an average of 4m to 8m in height. It is a late-producing variety and yields large amounts of fruit. Very cold hardy - this tree is a perfect choice for Tassie gardens.
- Medium - large seed
- Easy peeling
- Light taste
Bacon avocados are oval-shaped and have smooth, thin skin that is dark green in colour with faint speckles throughout. It has pale, yellow-green flesh with a buttery and creamy texture. No, it doesn’t taste anything like bacon, it is named after James Bacon who first cultivated it in 1954.
