Avocado tree named ‘Harvest’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree is provided. An open spreading growth habit is exhibited. The tree exhibits an alternate bearing character similar to that of the widely-grown ‘Hass’ variety (non-patented in the United States). The fruit is inverted high spheroid-shaped, is generally black-skinned, is well distributed around the tree, and commonly is larger than that of the ‘Hass’ variety. The leaves are generally oval-shaped. The fruit eating quality is good when fully ripe and the flesh is free of obvious fibers. The variety is suitable for the production of quality avocado crop under commercial growing conditions.

We claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of  Persea americana  plant having the following combination of characteristics: 
       (a) exhibits an open spreading growth habit,  
       (b) exhibits an alternate bearing character similar to that of the ‘Hass’ variety,  
       (c) forms inverted high spheroid-shaped generally black-skinned fruit that is well distributed around the tree which commonly is larger than that of the ‘Hass’ variety, matures later than the fruit of the ‘Hass’ variety, and has yellow-green flesh of good eating quality when fully ripe that is free of obvious fibers, and  
       (d) forms generally oval-shaped leaves;  
       substantially as illustrated and described.