🥑 ‘Choquette’ Avocado (Persea americana) — The Giant Florida Classic + Massive Fruit + Late-Season Powerhouse 🌿

If you want statement fruit, this is it.

‘Choquette’ is famous for producing huge, pear-shaped avocados—often 1–3 pounds each—with glossy green skin and creamy yellow-green flesh. Originating in Miami, Florida in 1929, this cultivar has been a backyard and orchard favorite for nearly a century.

This isn’t a subtle tree. It’s a big canopy, big fruit, big harvest energy kind of avocado. 😄

SHIPS AS A 3-GALLON GRAFTED TREE

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🌟 Quick Facts Guide — ‘Choquette’ (3-Gallon)

Category	Details
Botanical Name	Persea americana ‘Choquette’
Plant Type	Evergreen fruit tree (grafted cultivar)
Sale Size	3-gallon container
Estimated Age (3-gal)	~18–30 months from graft
Mature Height (Unpruned)	30–50 ft
Managed Height	15–20 ft with consistent pruning
USDA Zones	9a–10b (best performance)
Sun Requirements	Full sun (6–8+ hrs daily)
Cold Hardiness	Tolerates brief dips to upper 20s°F when mature
Growth Habit	Vigorous, upright-spreading; dense evergreen canopy
Spacing Requirements	20–30 ft in-ground
Flower Type	Type A (self-fertile; higher yields with Type B nearby)
Signature Feature	Massive fruit size (up to ~3 lbs)

🍐 Fruit & Harvest Details — The Goliath of Flavor

Trait	Description
Fruit Size	Large to very large (commonly 16–32 oz; can reach ~3 lbs)
Skin Color	Glossy dark green
Flesh Color	Creamy yellow-green
Texture	Smooth, rich, low fiber
Flavor Profile	Nutty, creamy, slightly sweet; fuller-bodied than many mild types
Oil Content	Moderate to high (Florida-style richness)
Typical Florida Harvest	Late summer through fall (Aug–Nov)
Ripening Behavior	Ripens off-tree after harvest

‘Choquette’ distinguishes itself with a rich, nutty flavor that chefs love. Unlike some avocados, it lacks strong earthy notes and leans into a clean, creamy finish.

🌿 Why Grow ‘Choquette’?

• 🥑 Size matters: Truly massive fruit
• 🌴 Florida heritage: Proven subtropical performer
• 🍽️ Chef favorite: Creamy flesh with balanced richness
• 🌳 Shade + structure: Makes a strong landscape tree
• 🌼 Type A flowering: Pairs well with Type B varieties for yield boosts

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🌿 Origin Story

Originating in Miami, Florida in 1929, ‘Choquette’ was named after Remi D. Choquette Sr. and has remained a Florida classic for nearly a century. It gained popularity due to its impressive fruit size and consistent performance in humid subtropical climates.

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🏡 ALSO AVAILABLE IN LARGER SIZES + PICKUP-ONLY OPTIONS

We regularly carry ‘Choquette’ in larger container sizes at our Spring Hill nursery.

Pickup-only sizes may include:

• 7-gallon
• 15-gallon
• Landscape-ready specimens

🌿 Our retail nursery also features countless plants not listed online, including seasonal avocado selections available only for local pickup.

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📍 Where to Plant ‘Choquette’ Avocado

Best Location

• Full sun
• Excellent drainage
• Open airflow

✅ In Florida, plant on a 2–3 ft mound to reduce root rot risk.

Avoid

• Low spots where water collects
• Heavy clay without amendment
• Constant wind exposure
• Overhead irrigation in humid climates

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🌱 IMPORTANT: Transplant Timing

• Shipped trees: Allow ~30 days or until new growth appears before planting.
• Local pickup trees: May be planted immediately (no transit recovery needed).

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🌱 GreenDreams “High & Tight” Planting Method

Avocados need oxygen at the roots.

1️⃣ Dig only slightly wider than the pot

2️⃣ Set root flare at or slightly above soil level

3️⃣ Backfill and pack soil firmly

4️⃣ Water deeply

5️⃣ Apply 2–4 inches of hardwood mulch (keep off trunk)

6️⃣ Top dress with compost + biochar + azomite

▶️ Watch: https://youtu.be/RRQFY30qdA8?si=rRIcsbLlVAVYotfI

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💧 Watering, Feeding & Pruning

Watering

In 3-gallon pot:

• Daily in warm weather

In-ground:

• Week 1: daily
• Weeks 2–4: every 2–3 days
• After month 1: deep weekly watering

Drip irrigation is strongly recommended.

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Fertilizing

• Light, frequent organic feeding
• Focus on soil biology
• Avoid heavy synthetic fertilizer

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Pruning ✂️

Because ‘Choquette’ grows large, pruning is critical.

• Maintain 15–20 ft for manageable harvest
• Remove crossing and crowded branches
• Prune after harvest or once frost danger passes

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🍃 Seasonal Habits

• Spring: Flush of new growth
• Summer: Fruit sizing begins
• Fall: Harvest window
• Winter: Growth slows; protect from frost

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🪴 Container Growing

‘Choquette’ can be container-grown short term, but due to vigor, it performs best in-ground.

If container growing:

• Use 25+ gallon pot
• Fast-draining mix
• Annual structural pruning required

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🥑 Culinary Uses

• Massive guacamole batches
• Slicing for sandwiches & salads
• Holiday platters
• Avocado toast with serious presentation value
• Smoothies & creamy spreads

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🌾 Orchard & Layout Strategy

• Space 20–30 ft apart
• Excellent for larger properties and orchard rows
• Pair with Type B within 20–30 ft

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🌼 Companion Plant Sidebar

Nitrogen Fixers:

Pigeon Pea • Perennial Peanut • Sunn Hemp

Pollinator Magnets:

Firebush • Porterweed • African Blue Basil

Aesthetic Companions:

Turmeric • Gingers • Fakahatchee Grass

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🔍 Troubleshooting Guide — ‘Choquette’

Issue	Likely Cause	Organic Fix
Yellow leaves	Poor drainage	Replant high & improve soil
Leaf burn	Cold exposure	Protect canopy during frost
Fruit drop	Pollination gaps	Add Type B partner
Root rot	Standing water	Improve drainage + mound planting
Branch breakage	Heavy fruit load	Structural pruning

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🌿 Avocado Comparison Guide

Cultivar	Type	Cold Tolerance	Harvest (FL)	Growth Habit	Highlights
Fantastic	A	~15°F	Jul–Aug	Small	Extreme cold hardy
Joey	B	15–18°F	Aug–Oct	Compact	Cold hardy Texas
Brogdon	B	~22°F	Jul–Sep	20–25 ft	Purple skin
Day	A	~24°F	May–Jul	12–18 ft	Early + compact
Choquette	A	~28°F	Aug–Nov	30–50 ft	Massive fruit
Monroe	B	~26°F	Nov–Feb	30+ ft	Late heavy yield
Wurtz	A	~26°F	May–Sep	8–10 ft	Dwarf

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🌎 Regional Recommendations

🧊 Cold Edge (8b–9a): Fantastic • Joey • Brogdon

🌞 Warm Zones (9b–10b): Choquette • Monroe • Lula

🪴 Containers: Wurtz • Day

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🌟 Is This Plant For Me?

Ideal For:

• Subtropical fruit enthusiasts
• Chefs & culinary artists
• Large backyards
• Commercial orchards

Not Ideal For:

• Small gardens
• Zones outside 9a–10b
• Areas with frequent hard freezes

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🚚 Shipping Notes

• Ships Mondays via UPS Ground from Florida
• Buyer discretion during extreme heat/cold
• Best shipping success: Florida, Southeast, Texas

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🏡 Local Pickup

GreenDreams Nursery & Farm

18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610

Tues–Fri 9–5 | Sat 8–3

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🌿 Beyond the Plant: GreenDreams Services

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