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🥑 ‘Brogdon’ Avocado Tree (Persea americana ‘Brogdon’) — Cold-Hardy Purple-Skinned Starter 🌿
Discover one of Florida’s most iconic and resilient avocado cultivars — now available in an easy-to-ship 1-gallon starter size! Perfect for gardeners ready to nurture a young tree into a future fruit-bearing centerpiece. This variety combines cold tolerance, rich flavor, and striking beauty all in one.
🌟 Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
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| Botanical Name | Persea americana ‘Brogdon’ |
| Plant Type | Evergreen fruit tree (grafted cultivar) |
| Sale Size | 1-Gallon container |
| Mature Height & Width | 20–30 ft tall, 15–20 ft wide (can be pruned to 10–15 ft) |
| USDA Zones | 9b–11 |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun (6+ hrs daily) |
| Cold Hardiness | Down to 22°F once mature |
| Growth Habit | Rounded canopy, medium vigor, evergreen (brief leaf shed before bloom) |
| Spacing Requirements | 20–30 ft from structures or other trees |
🍐 Fruit & Harvest Details
- Flavor Profile: Rich, nutty, buttery flavor — perfect for guacamole, salads, or toast.
- Fruit Size: 8–12 oz with thin, deep purple skin and smooth, creamy yellow-green flesh.
- Harvest Season (Florida): July–September (mid-season).
- Flower Type: Type B; self-pollinating but benefits from pairing with a Type A (like ‘Day’ or ‘Lula’).
- Ripening Tip: Pick mature fruit and allow to ripen at room temperature 3–8 days.
🌿 Why Choose the 1-Gallon Size?
- Perfect for DIY Growers: Easy to transplant, economical, and adapts quickly.
- Ideal for Shipping: Our 1-gallon size travels best across Florida, the Southeastern U.S., and Texas.
- Fast Establishment: With proper care, your 1-gallon Brogdon can fruit within 2–4 years.
📍 Where & How to Plant
Best Location:
- Full sun exposure with well-draining soil.
- Avoid low-lying or soggy areas; plant on a slight mound (2–3 ft high) in heavy soils.
GreenDreams “High & Tight” Planting Method:
1️⃣ Plant with the root flare at or slightly above soil level.
2️⃣ Backfill firmly with native soil — do not bury the trunk.
3️⃣ Deep water immediately to settle roots.
4️⃣ Mulch around the dripline, keeping mulch 2–4 inches away from the trunk.
▶️ Watch our planting video: GreenDreams “High & Tight” Tree Planting Tutorial
💧 Care Routine
- Watering: Daily for the first week, then every 2–3 days for a month. Once established, deep water weekly during dry periods.
- Fertilizer: Use an organic citrus or tropical fruit fertilizer 3–4 times per year. Avoid over-fertilizing young trees.
- Pruning: Maintain a height of 10–15 ft for easy harvest and frost protection.
- Mulching: Use hardwood mulch or chipped branches for moisture retention and weed suppression.
🌼 Companion Plants & Guilds
Pair your Brogdon Avocado with nitrogen-fixers and pollinator-friendly companions for maximum health:
Nitrogen Builders: Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan), Perennial Peanut (Arachis glabrata), Sunn Hemp (Crotalaria juncea)
Pollinator Attractors: Firebush (Hamelia patens), Porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis)
Ornamental Companions: Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Gingers, and Fakahatchee Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides) for a native aesthetic.
🧑🍳 Culinary Uses
🥑 Fresh: Slice for salads, toast, or sandwiches.
🥣 Guacamole: Naturally creamy and rich in flavor.
🍹 Smoothies: Adds healthy fats and a velvety texture.
💚 Nutrient Boost: Packed with vitamins E, K, and monounsaturated fats.
🪴 Container Growing Tips
- Choose a minimum 15-gallon container with good drainage.
- Use a well-draining soil mix (compost + pine bark + sand).
- Keep in full sun; move indoors or under cover if freezing temperatures threaten.
- Prune lightly to encourage branching and manage size.
Troubleshooting & Tips
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow leaves | Normal leaf turnover or watering imbalance | Adjust irrigation; avoid overwatering |
| Leaf spots | Lace bug or fungal issue | Spray neem or insecticidal soap early |
| Leaf drop in spring | Normal before bloom | New growth will follow shortly |
| Poor fruit set | Lack of pollinator or low temps | Add a Type A avocado nearby; encourage bees |
| Root rot | Overwatering or poor drainage | Plant on mound, use compost + mulch |
⚠️ Cautions
- Avoid soggy soil — avocados are prone to Phytophthora root rot.
- Protect young trees from frost using row covers or mulch insulation.
- Do not over-fertilize; focus on slow, steady growth.
🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?
✅ Ideal For:
- Home gardeners in Zones 9b–11
- Growers in Florida, the Gulf Coast, or southern Texas
- Small orchards or food forests
- Anyone who loves rich, nutty avocado flavor
❌ Not Ideal For:
- Shaded areas or poor-draining clay soils
- Regions colder than Zone 9 without winter protection
🚚 Shipping & Handling Details
- Best for Shipping: Florida, Southeast, and Texas
- Nationwide Shipping Available: Plants may need recovery time in northern or western states
- Shipping Days: Mondays via UPS Ground from Florida
- Weather Advisory: Buyer discretion during heat/cold extremes — GreenDreams is not responsible for temperature-related damage during transit
Local Pickup
📍 GreenDreams Nursery & Farm
18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Tues–Fri 9AM–5PM | Sat 8AM–3PM
Visit our nursery to hand-pick your own fruit trees and explore hundreds of edible, medicinal, and native species!
🌿 Beyond the Plant: GreenDreams Services
We don’t just grow plants — we design, build, and restore ecosystems across Florida.
- 🌳 Onsite consultations & edible landscape design
- 🚜 Installation & project management
- 🚚 Bulk delivery of compost, mulch, biochar, and soil
- 🌾 Wholesale & regenerative solutions
Let our team help you create your own edible paradise — starting with your Brogdon Avocado!
🥑 GreenDreams Avocado Cultivar Comparison Guide
🌿 Choose the Right Avocado for Your Climate, Taste & Space
From the cold-hardy ‘Brogdon’ to the tropical giants like ‘Monroe’ and ‘Choquette’, GreenDreams offers cultivars for every grower.
Use the chart below to find your perfect match — based on cold tolerance, flavor, harvest season, and growth habit.
| 🌳 Cultivar | 🔤 Type | ❄️ Cold Tolerance | 🍽️ Flavor / Texture | 🗓️ Harvest Window (FL) | 📏 Growth Habit | 🌟 Highlights |
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| 🟣 Brogdon | Type B | 🧊 22°F | 🥑 Nutty, creamy | Jul–Sep | 🌳 20–25 ft | Purple skin, cold-hardy Florida heirloom |
| 🌿 Day | Type A | ❄️ 24°F | 🧈 Mild, buttery | Jul–Aug | 🌿 12–18 ft | Compact, early harvest, great for containers |
| ⚫ Mexicola | Type A | 🧊 18°F | 🌰 High-oil, edible skin | Aug–Sep | 🌳 10–15 ft | Most cold-hardy; edible black skin |
| 🟢 Lula | Type A | ❄️ 26°F | 🧈 Buttery, high-oil | Nov–Jan | 🌳 25–30 ft | Late-season, great pollinator |
| 💚 Monroe | Type B | ❄️ 26°F | 🥑 Creamy, mild | Nov–Feb | 🌲 30+ ft | Vigorous, late harvest, heavy yield |
| 💧 Choquette | Type A | ❄️ 28°F | 🥗 Mild, smooth | Oct–Dec | 🌲 30+ ft | Huge fruit, great for slicing & salads |
| 🖤 Florida Hass | Type A | ❄️ 25°F | 🥑 Classic Hass flavor | Sep–Nov | 🌳 Medium | “Hass look,” adapted for Florida |
| 🌱 Wurtz (Little Cado) | Type A | ❄️ 26°F | 🧈 Creamy, mild | May–Sep | 🌿 8–10 ft | Dwarf size, perfect for pots |
| 🟤 Joey | Type B | 🧊 15–18°F | 🌰 Rich, nutty | Aug–Oct | 🌳 Compact | Ultra-cold-hardy Texas selection |
| 🟡 Fantastic | Type A | 🧊 15°F | 🧈 Smooth, buttery | Jul–Aug | 🌿 Small | Coldest-hardy variety, reliable producer |
| 🟢 Brazos Belle | Type B | ❄️ 20°F | 🥑 Rich, nutty | Aug–Oct | 🌳 Medium | Cold-hardy Texas selection |
| 🌴 Kampong | Type A | ❄️ 28°F | 🍐 Mild, low-oil | Oct–Dec | 🌲 Vigorous | Rare tropical collector’s tree |
| 🌞 Catalina | Type A | ❄️ 26°F | 🧈 Buttery, light | Jul–Aug | 🌳 Medium | Early-season Cuban classic |
| 🌿 Donnie | Type A | ❄️ 28°F | 🥗 Mild, light | May–Jun | 🌲 Large | Very early fruiter, light flavor |
| 🟤 Bacon | Type B | ❄️ 24°F | 🥑 Mild, pleasant | Nov–Jan | 🌳 Medium | Excellent pollinator, winter fruit |
| 🎃 Marcus Pumpkin | Type B | ❄️ 24°F | 🧈 Creamy, mild | Nov–Feb | 🌳 Medium | Unique round fruit; showy shape |
| ⚫ Maria Black | Type A | ❄️ 25°F | 🥑 Creamy, rich | Aug–Oct | 🌳 Medium | Dark skin, balanced flavor |
| 🌿 Talpeno | Type B | 🧊 23°F | 🧈 Buttery, high-oil | Aug–Sep | 🌳 Medium | Cold-hardy hybrid, reliable yields |
| ❤️ Thompson Red | Type A | ❄️ 26°F | 🌰 Nutty, smooth | Sep–Nov | 🌳 Medium | Red blush skin, ornamental appeal |
| 💚 Victoria | Type A | ❄️ 24°F | 🧈 Smooth, buttery | Jul–Sep | 🌳 Medium | Heat-tolerant, compact, productive |
🌎 Regional Recommendations
🧊 Best for Cold Climates (Zones 8b–9a):
‘Brogdon’ • ‘Mexicola’ • ‘Day’ • ‘Fantastic’ • ‘Joey’ • ‘Brazos Belle’
🌞 Best for Warm & Tropical Zones (9b–11):
‘Lula’ • ‘Monroe’ • ‘Choquette’ • ‘Marcus Pumpkin’ • ‘Florida Hass’ • ‘Kampong’
🪴 Best for Containers & Small Spaces:
‘Wurtz (Little Cado)’ • ‘Day’ • ‘Mexicola’
🥑 Harvest Calendar by Season (Florida)
| 🗓️ Season | 🌾 Early | 🌿 Mid | 🍂 Late |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (May–Jun) | Donnie | – | – |
| Summer (Jul–Sep) | Day • Brogdon • Mexicola • Talpeno • Victoria | Florida Hass | – |
| Fall (Oct–Nov) | Maria Black • Choquette | Monroe | Thompson Red |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Lula • Marcus Pumpkin • Bacon | – | – |
🌱 Pollination Pairing Guide
| 🅰️ Type A Varieties | 🅱️ Type B Varieties | 🌼 Suggested Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| Day, Lula, Choquette, Florida Hass, Wurtz, Mexicola, Victoria, Florida Hass | Brogdon, Monroe, Bacon, Talpeno, Marcus Pumpkin, Joey, Brazos Belle | Brogdon × Day / Monroe × Lula / Talpeno × Florida Hass |
✅ Tip: Plant one Type A and one Type B avocado within 20–30 feet to boost pollination and overall fruit yield.
💚 Pro Tip from GreenDreams
Want fresh avocados year-round?
Plant a trio for staggered harvests:
🌱 Early: ‘Day’ or ‘Donnie’
🥑 Mid: ‘Brogdon’ or ‘Florida Hass’
🍂 Late: ‘Monroe’ or ‘Lula’
With smart selection, your backyard can supply creamy, Florida-grown avocados for 8+ months every year! 🌿
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
8. Consent
By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.
These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.
