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A tropical fruit that probably emerged in south-central Mexico before 5,000 B.C., the avocado was domesticated much later —- and quite widely. Taking this ancient tree into the backyard, however, is challenging given its large size. Sometimes still known as alligator pears, those dark, bumpy, pear-shaped avocados frequently seen at the market are Hass avocados, now the most popular variety in the world. Track down a dwarf Hass avocado tree for patio planting and enjoy growing your own.
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Ask local nurseries if they know of any true dwarf Hass avocado trees. New hybrid varieties are always being discovered or developed, but as of 2010 only one small avocado tree produced fruits that came close to looking and tasting like Hass avocados. That variety is officially known as Wertz but more commonly is called Littlecado or Minicado. It's available through retail nurseries (you may have to order it) or online through commercial growers.
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Contact specialized avocado nurseries or the avocado horticulture research program at the University of California at Riverside to find out if any dwarf Hass varieties are coming onto the market. To be a true Hass, such a tree would have to be a direct descendant of the Hass “-mother tree”- discovered in the 1920s by postman Rudolph Hass.
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Search for dwarf Hass avocado candidates at Southern California farmers markets, rare plant sales and other community garden events. Focus your search on San Diego County, which grows some 60 percent of California avocados. Keep an eye out for avocado trees grafted by hobbyists and small-time growers.
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Attend Southern California garden events, such as the Fullerton Arboretum Green Scene event held every year in April, where unusual and unique plants —- including rare avocado variants —- are available for sale.
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