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Lamb Hass Avocado
Persea americana 'Lamb Hass'
Pronunciation: PER-see-uh a-mer-ih-KAY-na LAM HAS
SKU #43638
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 15-20 ft. tall, 10-15 ft. wide; easily kept smaller with pruning.
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| Description | This upright, compact, and prolific tree produces bigger fruit than Hass, and matures a month later. Dark green, pebbly skin turns purplish-black as the fruit ripens after harvest, from May to November. Easy to peel, revealing its exceptionally rich flavor and creamy texture inside. The type A flowers are self-fertile, but planting more or a complementary variety such as 'Sir Prize' may boost fruit set. Grafted on Zutano root stock. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Edible, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Privacy Screen, Accent, Hillside, Shade Tree |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care Instructions | Provide unamended, well-drained soil, and a wind and frost-sheltered site. Apply a thick layer of mulch to conserve moisture, avoiding the trunk. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Periodic leaf drop is normal; allow to remain as mulch. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring after flowering. |
| History | Lamb Hass is a hybrid variety that hails from a University of California breeding program conducted by avocado breeders at U.C. Riverside. From 10,000 seedlings planted at the Bob Lamb Ranch in Camarilloin the late 1980's, the new plants with the most promising traits were selected between 1990-1996 and further trialed. This selection is the product of an open-pollinated cross with the cultivar 'Gwen' (a grandchild of 'Haas'). Originally identified as 'BL122', it was later named to honor Bob Lamb and family. |
Details
| Description | This upright, compact, and prolific tree produces bigger fruit than Hass, and matures a month later. Dark green, pebbly skin turns purplish-black as the fruit ripens after harvest, from May to November. Easy to peel, revealing its exceptionally rich flavor and creamy texture inside. The type A flowers are self-fertile, but planting more or a complementary variety such as 'Sir Prize' may boost fruit set. Grafted on Zutano root stock. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Edible, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Privacy Screen, Accent, Hillside, Shade Tree |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide unamended, well-drained soil, and a wind and frost-sheltered site. Apply a thick layer of mulch to conserve moisture, avoiding the trunk. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Periodic leaf drop is normal; allow to remain as mulch. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring after flowering. |
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History
| History | Lamb Hass is a hybrid variety that hails from a University of California breeding program conducted by avocado breeders at U.C. Riverside. From 10,000 seedlings planted at the Bob Lamb Ranch in Camarilloin the late 1980's, the new plants with the most promising traits were selected between 1990-1996 and further trialed. This selection is the product of an open-pollinated cross with the cultivar 'Gwen' (a grandchild of 'Haas'). Originally identified as 'BL122', it was later named to honor Bob Lamb and family. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.