Stewart Avocado Tree

Cold-hardy avocados with delicious fruity rewardsThe Stewart Avocado offers a delightful blend of beauty and utility for any home garden or landscape. This variety produces pear-shaped fruit with thin, purple-black skin and yellow flesh that is creamy yet firm. Known for its nutty, rich flavor and high 18–20% oil content, the fruit delivers a smooth, satisfying texture perfect for fresh eating and summer dishes. One of the more cold hardy avocado varieties, it can withstand temperatures in the mid-20s when planted in the ground, giving Zone 9 gardeners added protection during occasional cold snaps. The Stewart Avocado thrives in well-draining soil and can be pruned to maintain a manageable size for your space.In colder climates, the Stewart avocado can be grown in pots and enjoyed on a balcony or deck during the warm months, then brought indoors near a sunny window or under a grow light for winter protection.