Botanical Name: Persea americana ‘Pinkerton’
Common Names: Pinkerton Avocado, Dwarf Pinerton
Pinkerton is a dwarf avocado tree that produces large fruit (Upto 500 grams) for small backyards, especially if you're keen on creamy fruit. It's a reliable heavy cropper, giving you avos with a small seed and rich flavour.
Features:
Ideal prune height range: 2-5m (easily kept smaller than other types)
pH growing conditions: 5.5 to 7.0 (prefers slightly acidic soil)
Shade or full sun: Needs protection from harsh Perth summer sun when young. 20-40% shade
Minimum pot year 5: 60L pot or half wine barrel
Time to fruit age: 2-3 years from graft.
Pinkerton fruit has an elongated, pear-like shape and medium-thick, easy-to-peel green skin. The flesh is smooth, creamy, and nutty, with a high oil content, making it excellent for guacamole, salads, and spreading on toast. It's a Type 'A' flowering tree, so for the best fruit set, pair it with a Type 'B' variety like 'Bacon'. Pinkerton is cold-tolerant compared to other varieties and produces its late-season crop from June to August, extending your avocado season.
Interesting Notes:
This tree is great for smaller gardens thanks to its semi-dwarf size. Plant a pair, an 'A' and a 'B' type, and you'll be set for a bumper crop. Pinkerton is classed as an A type.
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Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.