Catalina Avocado

Catalina is a Caribbean-type avocado originally from the Dominican Republic, known for its large size, smooth green skin, and buttery texture. This variety is popular in the Caribbean and Florida for its mild, creamy flavor and high flesh content. The tree is vigorous and productive, producing large, pear-shaped fruit that stays green even when fully ripe, making it a reliable option for home growers and market sellers.

• Origin: Dominican Republic

• Fruit Size & Shape: Large, pear-shaped

• Skin Color: Smooth, glossy green when ripe

• Flesh: Creamy, yellow-green, low fiber

• Flavor: Mild, buttery, and smooth

• Season: Mid-season (typically August–October in Florida)

• Seed Size: Medium to large seed, good flesh-to-seed ratio

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, spreading canopy; benefits from pruning to manage size

• Climate Suitability: Best for tropical and subtropical climates; not frost-tolerant

• Disease Resistance: Good; performs well with proper drainage and airflow

• Common Uses:

  • Fresh eating

  • Sliced for sandwiches or salads

  • Guacamole and culinary uses

• Harvest Tips: Harvest when fruit reaches full size and begins to soften after picking

Grown and grafted at Zill High Performance Plants, offering large, market-friendly avocados with classic Caribbean flavor.