Abstract: ‘BL516’ is a new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree. The variety exhibits an upright growth habit with strongly drooping branches; and forms pyriform, slightly obovate or occasionally rhomboidal shaped generally black-skinned fruit when ripe that lack shoulders and is well distributed around the tree. The fruit is comparable in size to that of the ‘Hass’ variety and matures slightly later then the fruit of the ‘Hass’ variety. ‘BL516’ fruit has yellow-green flesh of excellent eating quality that is free of obvious fibers. The ‘BL516’ variety forms leaves in greater quantity than the ‘Hass’ variety and displays moderate resistance to the Persea mite.

Abstract: ‘BL 5-552’ is a new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree. The variety exhibits an open, upright habit. The fruit is rhomboidal, or occasionally, obovate or high spheroid shaped, lacks shoulders, is generally green skinned, is distributed throughout the canopy and commonly is larger size than that of the ‘Hass’ variety. The leaves are displayed in a similar quantity to ‘Hass’ and are similar in shape to those of the ‘Lamb Hass’ variety. ‘BL 5-552’ has moderate resistance to Persea mites. The variety is suitable for the production of quality avocado crop under commercial growing conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct Persea americana variety having strong tolerance to Phytophthora cinnamomi when used as a rootstock. It is an extremely vigorous and fast-growing rootstock that is capable of supporting a ‘Hass’ tree growing to 15 ft. in 2 years. It's yields are generally high and consistent. ‘Uzi’ leaves exhibit burn due to salt damage, but this does not seem to affect the growth or yield of the ‘Hass’ variety.

Abstract: A new and distinct Persea americana variety having strong resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi when used as a rootstock. It is a relatively slow growing rootstock having a heavy yield, appearing to have a high yield/canopy volume ratio. ‘Steddom’ has a small degree of salt tolerance and appears to be an all-around, excellent rootstock with small stature and low vigor, making it desirable for high density or hedge-row avocado plantings.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree having a high tolerance under most conditions to Phytophthora cinnamomi when used as a rootstock. However, it is severely damaged by salt and is not recommended for locations where salt is a problem. This variety does not yield well under non-root rot conditions in comparison to similar varieties, making it desirable for replant situations where root rot infested soils are a problem.

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.

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.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of avocado tree characterized by its small tree size and high productivity (about twice that of `Hass`). The variety is also characterized by the virtual absence of russeting of its fruit and by the richness of its fruit flavor.

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.

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.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of avocado tree characterized by fruit similar to the `Hass` industry standard but earlier-maturing and more productive. The new variety, due to its Mexican race genes, is more suitable than `Hass` in colder growing areas. Season of maturity averages 6-8 weeks earlier than `Hass` in any one location and overall fruit size is larger than `Hass` making early-season maturity more important.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of avocado tree characterized by its production capacity similar to `Gwen`, i.e., greater than `Hass` and a season similar to `Gwen`, i.e., later maturing than `Hass`. The skin color and texture is like that of its "Great-grandparent," `Hass`, and flavor is rated good to very good.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree having a high tolerance under most conditions to Phytophthora cinnamomi when used as a rootstock. However, it is severely damaged by salt and is not recommended for locations where salt is a problem. This variety does not yield well under non-root rot conditions in comparison to similar varieties, making it desirable for replant situations where root rot infested soils are a problem.

Abstract: A new and distinct Persea americana variety having strong tolerance to Phytophthora cinnamomi when used as a rootstock. It is an extremely vigorous and fast-growing rootstock that is capable of supporting a ‘Hass’ tree growing to 15 ft. in 2 years. It's yields are generally high and consistent. ‘Uzi’ leaves exhibit burn due to salt damage, but this does not seem to affect the growth or yield of the ‘Hass’ variety.

Abstract: A new and distinct Persea americana variety having strong resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi when used as a rootstock. It is a relatively slow growing rootstock having a heavy yield, appearing to have a high yield/canopy volume ratio. ‘Steddom’ has a small degree of salt tolerance and appears to be an all-around, excellent rootstock with small stature and low vigor, making it desirable for high density or hedge-row avocado plantings.

Abstract: ‘BL 5-552’ is a new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree. The variety exhibits an open, upright habit. The fruit is rhomboidal, or occasionally, obovate or high spheroid shaped, lacks shoulders, is generally green skinned, is distributed throughout the canopy and commonly is larger size than that of the ‘Hass’ variety. The leaves are displayed in a similar quantity to ‘Hass’ and are similar in shape to those of the ‘Lamb/Hass’ variety. ‘BL 5-552’ has moderate resistance to Persea mites. The variety is suitable for the production of quality avocado crop under commercial growing conditions.

Abstract: ‘BL516’ is a new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree. The variety exhibits an upright growth habit with strongly drooping branches; and forms pyriform, slightly obovate or occasionally rhomboidal shaped generally black-skinned fruit when ripe that lack shoulders and is well distributed around the tree. The fruit is comparable in size to that of the ‘Hass’ variety and matures slightly later then the fruit of the ‘Hass’ variety. ‘BL516’ fruit has yellow-green flesh of excellent eating quality that is free of obvious fibers. The ‘BL516’ variety forms leaves in greater quantity than the ‘Hass’ variety and displays moderate resistance to the Persea mite.