Donnie Avocado

Donnie is an early-season avocado variety originating from Florida, highly prized for its smooth, creamy flesh and mild, buttery flavor. One of the earliest avocados to ripen in Florida, it helps kick off the avocado season in late spring to early summer. Donnie produces medium to large, pear-shaped fruit with bright green skin that remains green when ripe. Its smooth texture and light flavor make it ideal for fresh eating and slicing.

• Origin: Florida, USA

• Fruit Size & Shape: Medium to large, pear-shaped

• Skin Color: Smooth, bright green when ripe

• Flesh: Pale green to yellow, creamy, low fiber

• Flavor: Mild, buttery, light-tasting

• Season: Early season (typically May–July in Florida)

• Seed Size: Medium seed with a good flesh-to-seed ratio

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, upright tree; benefits from pruning to control height

• Climate Suitability: Best for tropical and subtropical climates; light cold tolerance down to around 28°F (-2°C)

• Disease Resistance: Moderate; grows best with well-drained soil and proper air circulation

• Common Uses:

  • Fresh eating

  • Salads and sandwiches

  • Early-season market sales

• Harvest Tips: Pick when fully sized and allow to soften off the tree over several days

Grown and grafted at Zill High Performance Plants, providing one of the earliest avocados of the season with creamy, mild flavor.