Avocado Tree ‘Russell'

Avocado Tree ‘Russell'Flower Type: A West Indian Harvest: July Sept Russell is a very recognizable long necked avocado, originally planted in 1880 in Florida and favored by backyard growers ever since. The fruit is green skinned and elongated in shape, with a mild flavor and a touch of sweetness. It is a light producer but despite this it is still favored among growers and collectors. The tree grows with an open and rounded shape, with medium vigor. It ripens from July to

Somehow the tree fell into obscurity

Lemongrass is an herbaceous perennial clumping grass that is native to India

Height: 6-8 ft  /  Hardy and wind resistant

While the common bright red Surinam Cherry is found in landscape hedging and parking-lot-border plantings throughout South Florida

producing mid-season mangos which have been disease resistant and productive

It has a strong coconut aroma and flavor when eaten at peak ripeness

This leads to multiple crops

The Avocado tree originates from the highlands of Central America

Cold Hardy: Variable - see individual variety descriptions

In South Florida

followed by small green fruit ripening to a bright scarlet color

it’s hard to overlook the magnificent Breadfruit