Avocado Scions/Cuttings (Budwood) for grafting

Avocado Scions for Grafting. Each scion will be approximately 6 to 8 inches in length with multiple buds. Scion will come labeled and wrapped in Parafilm. Options for 1ft increments of parafilm grafting tape and flagging tape are for add-ons only (can't order them on their own) you must order a scion to add these to your order :) Any questions please don't hesitate to ask. *Please note that if a variety is out of stock it may be for one of several reasons: 1. tree is too small or over pruned right now 2. tree isn’t budding out currently, not looking its best, or I otherwise believe your grafts are unlikely to succeed 3. I haven’t yet verified the variety is true (I haven’t gotten fruit from it yet) if you’d like to take your chances and still order that variety, please send me a message. Variety information below: Hass (A type) The avocado we’re all familiar with. The Hass avocado has a bumpy, dark purple to black skin when ripe and a creamy, buttery flesh with a rich flavor. It is the most popular avocado variety globally and for good reason. Hass is known for its consistent ripening, long hang time, and high yield. It’s a large, spreading tree if left unpruned. If you haven’t tasted a home grown Hass, get a tree or graft to your existing tree. Trust me when I tell you Hass from your own tree will taste so much better than anything you’ve ever purchased in a store. Sensitive to chlorides in irrigation water, heat, and cold stress. Fuerte (B type) The Fuerte avocado has smooth(ish), green skin that stays green when ripe. Seriously awesome flavor. If you’ve never eaten a Fuerte you need to try it. The taste could be said to be close to Hass in that it has an oily, nutty, super avocado-y flavor (you know what I mean) but to me, especially late season Fuertes, are unmatched in flavor, texture, and peel ability to any other avocado I’ve experienced. Fuerte is known for its tolerance to cooler temperatures and reliable winter harvests. It earned its name in the early 1900s by withstanding a rare, severe southern California frost where other avocado trees didn’t survive (Fuerte means strong in Spanish). Fuerte is ultra vigorous. it’s always the first graft to start growing. It is a large, spreading tree if left unchecked. I've heard Fuerte trees are known to alternate bear or be a shy bearing tree. My tree is very productive and began fruiting heavily its second year in the ground. GEM (A type) Rich, nutty flavor extremely similar to Hass. It has bumpy skin that turns from green to dark purplish-black when ripe. GEM trees are great for warmer climates. At least my GEMs seem to thrive on inland Southern California heat. Also a great option for those with limited space as they stay (relatively)small. Prolific, consistent producer. Flowers and fruits aggressively even when young. Semi-dwarf and a beautiful looking tree. Basically a mini Hass that produces more consistently from year to year, earlier in the season, and to me, the tree is way prettier. This variety is becoming more popular commercially because it can be sold as Hass but generates better yields for farmers even on a smaller tree. Bacon (B type) Smooth-skinned variety with a more mild flavor. It also has a lighter, less oily texture compared to other avocados, making it a popular choice for those who prefer a more subtle taste. I wasn’t always a huge fan of Bacon, but I've have grown to appreciate what they have to offer. Bacons are very productive, VERY cold hardy, and just a tough, reliable tree. Also a fantastic pollinator for A-types. Large tree if left to do its own thing without pruning. If you’re a fan of guacamole, or spreading avocado on sandwiches, bacon is a really good option. Mexicola Grande (A type) Fruit has dark black skin that is thin and edible (taste like anise). Very rich, nutty flavor with a creamy texture.. though it does tend to have a few strings near the button sometimes. This avocado tree is hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to the mid 20's once established. The tree also shrugs off extreme heat as well as almost any other. Earliest fruiting variety in our collection. Fruit is ready in early November through December in San Diego county. A very consistent producer, my tree doesn't show much of a tendency to alternate bear. BIG tree that wants to spread out. Not sure if it’s the rootstock on my tree, but mine grows like a seedling.. and by that I mean like a weed 😂. When grafting Mexicola Grande to a tree, be prepared for that branch to possibly outgrow all the others. Ettinger (B type) Medium-sized tree, although mine is doing it's best to be a dwarf.. Reportedly a seedling of Fuerte discovered in Israel. Fruit has a smooth, shiny green skin that remains green even when ripe. It has an extremely creamy, but mild flavor. The tree is productive and seems to adapt easily to extreme heat and cold. Very reliable producer. Like Bacon, it’s a solid B type pollinator that, at least in my experience, has been tough as nails and happy when other trees struggle. Great choice to graft to an existing A type variety. Edranol (B type) An old-school California variety. Medium sized, upright tree. Pear shaped fruit that is slightly bumpy and stays green when ripe. I loveeeeee Edranol. The tree is Gorgeous. It could be a garden centerpiece. The fruit, for me, are nearly perfect in every way. Very creamy and nutty with great color. Edranol also peels super easily. Texture is on point. Produces well, especially when near an A-type. Mine is about 15 feet from a Reed. I’ve heard it’s a very good pollinizer for Hass. My tree does well in my inland location, but I've heard they grow and produce even better when closer to the coast. Reed (A type) Guatemalan Hybrid. Reportedly a select seedling of the Nabal variety. The avocados look like green cannonballs when they're ripe. The skin is leathery and shell-like. It can definitely take some practice to know when to cut them open (YouTube the “toothpick method” as this is a great way to tell when Reed and other hard-shelled avocados are ripe). Reeds have an outstanding flavor especially if left to ripen on the tree for longer periods of time . Reed fruit get pretty big, so either be prepared to eat a lot of guacamole or share with a friend . Reed trees are also extremely hardy, tolerating both extreme heat and cold better than most other verities. They do prefer warmer climates, but can certainly take the cold once established. Likes to grow upright, but the large fruit will pull the branches down and shape the tree into a somewhat spreading habit. Fruit holds very well on the tree. Seems to be a more consistent producer year to year than Nabal or Ninlioh (other Guatemalan types) but that could just be my trees/climate. Every tree is different. Don Gillogly (A type) Seedling of Hass discovered here in San Diego County (La Jolla). The fruit has a very district shape.. like an apostrophe or a very long-necked pear. Turns black when ripe. The tree is beautiful and flushes new growth that is burgundy red. The leaves are very unique. Very round and super red when flushing new spring growth. I’ve heard that it sets multiple crops per year in Southern California, but I think that might be closer to the coast as I haven’t experienced it. My Gillogly is sensitive to the inland heat, but as it has matured it has become more hardy. Stellar choice for cooler climates or a shadier spot. Fruit is very tasty Nabal (B type) The Nabal avocado is a pure Guatemalan type distinguished by its round shape and thick skin, which remains green when ripe. It has a rich, creamy texture and a mild, nutty flavor. The Nabal is more sensitive to cold compared to other avocado varieties and is best suited to areas with milder winters. Like the Reed, can be difficult to know when to cut them open. Large spreading tree. Super vigorous once it gets established. I know of a few Hass farmers that use Nabal as a pollinizer. They really prize the fruit and won’t sell it, keeping it for themselves and their family. A truly delicious and special variety. (Kona) Sharwil (B type) Variety from Hawaii by way of Australia known for its rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture. It has a medium to large size with a somewhat rough, dark green skin that remains green when ripe. Known for its excellent taste and high oil content. My Sharwil trees are the first to show stress when the temp is very high or low. Seem to be pretty tolerant of salts in irrigation water. Not the most vigorous tree in my experience, but well worth it when you taste the fruit. Medium sized tree. Nimlioh (B type) I’ll admit that I’ve got a soft spot for Nimlioh. The fruit, like other Guatemalan varieties look like cannonballs, except Nimlioh turns black and is a very large avocado on average. Tastes like other Guatemalan types. Creamy, rich butter-like texture and a mild(ish), but awesome flavor. My tree is young and currently sizing up. It grows like my other Guatemalan types and is a very good looking tree. I’ve read it’s known for resilience in various climates and I would agree. It is super cold hardy for a Guatemalan variety, and is pretty fast growing too. Tall, upright tree. . SC Gold (A type) Discovered in Santa Clarita, California. I recently acquired this variety and the tree is still very young. I have tasted the fruit but not from this tree. It looks similar to Hass except smoother skinned. Turns black when ripe. Skin is a bit thinner and might be easier to crack or otherwise end up with a damaged avocado. So far, my tree is somewhat of a slow grower but I can't confirm if that's just my tree or a characteristic. the fruit was great though. Very buttery, no strings. Less firm texture than Hass. I’ll try to add more info as I observe more and (hopefully) get fruit this year. Carmen (A type) Reportedly a seedling discovered in a Hass grove in Mexico. My Carmen looks like a Hass tree, but with prettier foliage. Fruit looks nearly identical to Hass and tastes very similar too. I’ve heard the tree produce two crops in many locations. I’m either not in one of them or perhaps my tree is still too young (only a few years old). so far seems like a nicer looking Hass tree. I can’t tell the fruit apart. Pinkerton (A type) The Pinkerton avocado has distinctive pear-like shape with a medium to large size and a rough, green skin that remains green even when ripe. Very creamy texture and a rich, slightly nutty flavor. Produces really well when paired with a B-type pollinizer. Very adaptable to various growing conditions. Does well in extreme heat. The fruit fruit take a very long time to soften up on the counter top compared to other avocados. That can be good or bad depending on the situation you’re in I suppose 🤣. I've also noticed that Pinkertons wont brown for a very long time after they're cut open. For this reason I really like to make guac with Pinkertons. Medium sized spreading tree. GWEN (A type) Medium to large size fruit with a thick, green skin that remains green when ripe. Looks like a larger, green Hass. Gwen is known to produce a lot, making it a popular choice for home gardeners. Its a slower growing tree. May be a dwarf(ish) variety, but I cannot confirm. Tendency to alternate bear, but when it sets fruit it sets a lot. Definitely have to stake a Gwen and make sure to pick off some of the fruit when it’s young or I could see the tree snapping/falling over , etc. Solid choice for someone that wants to maximize a small space. Mine wants to grow like a beanstalk. It’ll branch out with pruning/pinching though. Fruit is super tasty. I probably couldn’t tell it apart from a really good, ripe Hass. Cleopatra (A type) Small to medium-sized variety with a dark, purplish-black skin. It has a good texture, but can sometimes have a few strings near the button end. Super oily. Not a lot of info I could find in this variety online, but the tree seems to be almost 100% Mexican genetics. I imagine it would be good for colder locations. The fruit finishes EXTREMELY quickly in my location. Tree flowers in November AND April. First fruit is ready by June(ish) and the next round in August/September. New to my garden. Tree is still small. I’ve sampled the fruit and it has excellent flavor, but the fruit I've eaten haven't ripened evenly every time (hard at the button end when the rest of the fruit was soft and ready to eat). This could have been due to my tree's young age (has happened to me with other young trees) only time will tell. Still a promising variety for those who want a fast finishing avocado that is cold hardy. Toro Canyon (flower type unknown) This is a popular root stock variety that I was fortunate enough to get scions of. More info (and possibly air layers) coming soon.. Stewart (A type) A medium sized, generally upright tree. Extremely cold tolerant and hardy. Very early variety, not as early as Mexicola Grande, but possibly a bit better flavor (depending on your taste) Thin skin, that doesn't peel easily. Not a lot of hang time on this variety (as soon as the fruit is ripe it begins to drop). I just acquired this variety, but have made several grafts and will have select scions available soon.