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Fuerte Avocado Tree - Persea americana 'Fuerte'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Fuerte Avocado Tree, Persea americana 'Fuerte'
The Fuerte is one of Australia's most reliable fruiting specimen trees, a large-canopied evergreen that delivers both structural presence and consistent, high-volume yields. Supplied as advanced stock, these trees arrive ready to perform from day one.
Why Fuerte Avocado
Proven Producer: A commercially established variety known for prolific, high-quality fruit yields across a range of climates.
Cold Tolerance: Outperforms Hass and most tropical varieties in cooler conditions, extending viable planting zones across southern Australia.
Type B Pollinator: Complements Type A varieties such as Hass, significantly improving fruit set across mixed plantings.
Canopy Value: Dense, glossy evergreen foliage provides substantial shade and year-round visual weight in the landscape.
Advanced Specimen Advantage: Supplied at maturity, bypassing the multi-year establishment phase typical of nursery-grade stock.
Ideal Applications
Prestige Residential Properties: A productive canopy tree that adds both amenity and ongoing yield value to high-end estates.
Orchard and Productive Landscape Design: A cornerstone variety for curated food landscapes on rural and semi-rural properties.
Pollination Pairing: Strategically planted alongside Hass or other Type A varieties to maximise orchard output.
Formal Shade Canopy: Used as a structured shade specimen in entertainment areas, courtyards, or feature lawn settings.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–10m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-draining, loamy or sandy loam soil; does not tolerate waterlogged or heavy clay conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two years to establish a strong root system, gradually reducing frequency as the tree matures. Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the root zone, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 6–9m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Central America and Mexico
Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
