Avocado tree question. Don't know which strand to plant?

Question

Hello, I live in gardening zone 8 in California. I was wondering which strand of avocado tree would be a good producer for my garden. I have an area in mind that is full sun and there is no other trees around it. I don't know if Hass is the right one for me or not. These trees can be really expensive to purchase so I want to make sure I'm getting the correct one for my zone. Thank you!

Answer 1

Haas, Fuerte, Zutano, Mexicola, Bacon, these should all do pretty well for you. The question is, are there other avocados around the area? Avocados have 2 types of flowers, "A" and "B". You need both types near each other to ensure good pollination. Zone 8 can be a little cold in the winter so I hope the spot you picked is a southern exposure.

I haven't been able to find a good flower by type chart on the internet, but there is a good one in the "Ortho Citrus and Sub Topical Fruit" book, you should be able to get a copy at Home Depot.