Oro Negro Avocado Tree — Rich, Creamy “Black Gold” Avocados

Bring the pleasure of homegrown avocados to your table with the Oro Negro Avocado Tree, a Florida variety known for its large, dark-skinned fruit and rich, buttery flesh. Enjoy it sliced alongside your favorite meals, mashed into guacamole, or simply with a squeeze of lime and a little salt.

Its name means “Black Gold” in Spanish—a fitting name for an avocado that offers both beautiful fruit and delicious eating quality. Pine Island Nursery

Fruit Flavor & Size

Oro Negro produces large avocados, typically weighing 1–2 pounds, with shiny black skin at maturity and smooth, creamy flesh.

Its buttery texture makes it especially appealing for avocado toast, salads, sandwiches, and dips. Harvest mature fruit and allow it to soften off the tree before eating. Pine Island Nursery

Tree Size & Garden Placement

Oro Negro is a full-sized avocado rather than a dwarf variety. Pine Island Nursery lists an approximate mature size of 30 feet tall by 20 feet wide. Selective pruning can help keep the canopy accessible.

Plan for long-term, in-ground growing with adequate room around the tree. Pine Island Nursery

Florida Harvest Season

Typical Florida harvest: November–January.

This late-season window makes Oro Negro useful when planning an avocado collection that extends beyond summer. Actual timing varies with location, weather, and tree maturity.

Harvest Planner Months: November, December, January. Pine Island Nursery

Plan Your Harvest Before You Plant.™

Use our harvest-month information to compare varieties and spread your harvest across more of the year. Consider harvest timing alongside available space, growing conditions, and the fruits your family enjoys eating.

Flower Type & Pollination

Oro Negro is a Type B avocado. A nearby Type A variety with overlapping flowering can help support cross-pollination. Flowering overlap and weather matter; different harvest seasons alone do not establish pollination compatibility. Pine Island Nursery

Oro Negro Avocado Tree Care

• Sunlight: Plant in full sun.
• Soil: Choose excellent drainage; avoid areas that stay waterlogged.
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment, adjusting for rainfall and soil moisture. Support established trees during prolonged dry periods.
• Mulching: Apply organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.
• Fertilizing: Follow an avocado fertilizer program suited to the tree’s age and product instructions.
• Pruning: Prune selectively after the danger of frost has passed.
• Cold protection: Protect young trees during freezing weather.

In Palm Bay, choose a warm, sheltered location and pay particular attention to drainage during summer rains. ask.ifas.ufl.edu

Quick Growing Information

Cultivar details follow Pine Island Nursery’s growing information; size and harvest timing vary by site. Pine Island Nursery

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