Type
Type A, dark-skinned
Avocado variety
Hass Avocado
The most familiar US avocado, with pebbly skin that darkens as it ripens and rich, nutty flesh. It is productive in mild climates but has limited frost tolerance.
Season
spring through summer
Best for
fresh eating and guacamole
About Hass
Hass is the dominant commercial avocado, with pebbly skin that darkens as the fruit ripens and rich, nutty-tasting flesh. It is a Guatemalan-type cultivar with relatively cold-sensitive foliage and fruit.
Growing Hass Avocado
Hass is type A flowering and can set alone, but a nearby type B avocado can improve production. Harvest fruit only at its mature season for your area, then soften it indoors, because avocados do not ripen properly on the tree.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all avocado, see the complete guide.
How to grow AvocadoOther avocado varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.