Avocado tree named ‘3-29-5’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree is provided. A vigorous moderately-spreading upright growth habit is exhibited. The tree is less alternate bearing than the widely-grown ‘Hass’ variety (non-patented in the United States). The fruit is ellipsoid-shaped, lacks shoulders, is generally black-skinned, is well distributed around the tree, and commonly is larger than that of the ‘Hass’ variety. The leaves are displayed in a greater quantity than the ‘Hass’ variety and are similar in appearance to those of the ‘Hass’ variety. Moderate resistance to Persea mites is exhibited. 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 a vigorous moderately-spreading upright growth habit,  
       (b) is less alternative bearing than the ‘Hass’ variety (non-patented in the United States) and fruits well every year,  
       (c) forms ellipsoid-shaped generally black-skinned fruit that is well distributed around the tree which lacks shoulders, commonly is larger than that of the ‘Hass’ variety, and matures at approximately the same time as the fruit of the ‘Hass’ variety having yellow-green flesh of excellent eating quality that is free of obvious fibers,  
       (d) forms leaves in greater quantity than the ‘Hass’ variety that are similar in appearance to those of the ‘Hass’ variety, and  
       (e) displays moderate resistance to the Persea mite;  
       substantially as illustrated and described.