Reed Avocado Tree (Persea americana)

The Reed avocado is one of the largest avocado. The round fruit is the size of a softball and it is common for it to weigh a pound. It has thick, green, lightly pebbled skin which is easy to peel and its flesh is a pale golden yellow. It has a large seed and seed cavity but due to its size still carries a good amount of edible flesh. The flesh has a buttery texture with a bold flavor, rich and nutty. The height can be controlled with pruning but they can grow up to be 37 feet tall. The reed is a type A avocado.