Avocado-Florida Hass (Haas)Type A

Florida Hass Avocado Tree – Key Features:

• Average Height & Width: 15–25 ft tall, 10–15 ft wide

• Does it grow well in a container?: Yes, when young or kept pruned

• Cold Temperature Tolerance: Down to 28°F

• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Common Names: Florida Hass Avocado, Hass Avocado (Florida strain)

• Scientific Name: Persea americana ‘Florida Hass’

• USDA Zone: 9B–11

• Pollination Type: Type A

• Fruit Production Months: May to September

• Growth Rate: 2–3 feet per year

The Florida Hass Avocado offers a slightly different experience from its California cousin. This variety, adapted for Florida's humid subtropical climate, produces creamy, rich avocados with a slightly less oily texture than the traditional Hass but still carries the familiar nutty flavor. The fruit has a pebbly, dark green to black skin when mature and weighs around 10–12 ounces. Its flesh is smooth and buttery, ideal for slicing, spreading on toast, or blending into guacamole.

Florida Hass stands out because of its improved cold tolerance and superior adaptation to Florida’s soil and climate conditions compared to the original Hass cultivar. It has a strong root system and is less prone to root rot in wetter conditions. The tree grows in a more compact form, making it manageable for smaller yards or large containers when pruned. As it matures, it becomes more productive, and under optimal conditions, it can begin producing fruit in 2–3 years.

Being a Type A avocado, the Florida Hass opens its flowers as female in the morning and male in the afternoon. To maximize fruit production, it's beneficial to plant a Type B avocado nearby, such as a Monroe or Bacon avocado. This cross-pollination increases the chances of successful fertilization since Type B flowers are male in the morning and female in the afternoon—complementing the Type A flower schedule. While Florida Hass can self-pollinate, having a pollination partner typically leads to heavier and more consistent fruit sets.