Utuado Avocado Tree – Persea americana Rare Grafted Dwarf Avocado Tree | Type B Flowering 1 Gallon Nursery Pot • Compact & Cold Hardy

Grow a rare and highly desirable avocado variety with this grafted Utuado Avocado Tree, a dwarf, cold-hardy Type B avocado originating from the mountainous Utuado region of Puerto Rico. This variety is prized for its compact growth, heavy productivity, and large fruit size, making it an excellent choice for small gardens, patios, condos, and container growing.

This tree is professionally grafted (not seed-grown) and shipped in soil in a 1-gallon nursery pot, sealed to maintain hydration during transit. Grafting ensures earlier fruiting, predictable quality, and stronger performance compared to seedlings.

⚠️ The tree is mature enough to grow and establish quickly, but may not arrive with flowers or fruit present.

📦 You Will Receive

✔️ 1 grafted Utuado Avocado Tree (tree shown in main photo)
✔️ Type B flowering avocado
✔️ Shipped in soil in a 1-gallon plastic nursery pot
✔️ Root ball sealed to retain moisture
✔️ Healthy, well-established young tree

📌 Some leaf drop during shipping is normal and does not indicate plant failure.

🍃 Variety Highlights

• Origin: Utuado Mountains, Puerto Rico

• Growth Habit: Compact / Dwarf

• Flower Type: Type B

• Pollination: Improved when planted near a Type A avocado (Fuerte, Bacon, etc.)

• Fruit Size: Medium to large, up to 24 oz

• Skin: Smooth green

• Flesh: Buttery, creamy, nutty flavor

• Harvest Season: October–December

• Ripening Window: December–February

• Productivity: Very heavy producer

• Cold Tolerance: Short exposure down to ~20°F

• Best Climate: Tropical to subtropical

Utuado trees can begin producing fruit while still 8–12 feet tall, making them ideal for growers with limited space.

🌼 Growing Information

Utuado Avocado Trees thrive in full sun (6–8 hours daily) and require well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Water regularly during establishment, adjusting based on climate and rainfall. This variety performs exceptionally well in containers and can later be transplanted into the ground once established.

⚠️ Sustained temperatures below 18°F may damage foliage, flowers, or the tree itself.

🌱 Transplanting Notes (Important)

• Do NOT disturb the root ball during transplant

• Allow 48 hours in partial shade after arrival before full sun

• For best results, transplant into a 3–5 gallon pot and grow until the tree reaches 4–6 ft tall before planting in-ground

• Disturbing roots may cause shock or plant loss

🚚 Shipping Information (Please Read)

• Ships via USPS First Class (2–3 days) or FedEx

• ❌ Seller prefers not to ship to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or international locations

• No heat packs included

• Buyer must retrieve package promptly in cool weather

📸 If your tree arrives damaged beyond saving, please message immediately with photos of the tree and packaging as received.