Oh La La (SUPER HAAS)

The Oh La La avocado, often referred to as the “Super Haas,” is a relatively new variety that’s generating excitement for its potential to offer the desirable qualities of the Hass avocado but with larger fruit size and potentially other improvements.

Here’s a summary of its key characteristics:

Fruit:

• Size: It is known for being larger than the standard Hass avocado. The size can vary, but it generally produces fruits in the 12- to 18-ounce range, or even larger, making it significantly bigger than a typical Hass.
• Shape: It maintains the classic pear shape that’s characteristic of the Hass avocado.
• Skin: The skin is similar to Hass, turning from green to black when ripe. It has a pebbled or bumpy texture.
• Flesh: The flesh is creamy and pale green, with a rich, buttery texture, similar to Hass.
• Flavor: It is expected to have the delicious, nutty flavor that is typical of Hass avocados.
• Season: Oh La La is expected to have a similar ripening season as the standard Hass, which typically fruits in late winter, spring, and early summer, depending on the specific location.
• Other Features: It is bred for good post-harvest handling and storage, as well as disease resistance. 

Tree:

• Size: The tree size is expected to be similar to or slightly larger than standard Hass.
• Growth Habit: The growth habit is not expected to be significantly different from a standard Hass, which is typically a spreading tree.
• Climate: It is expected to thrive in climates where Hass avocados grow successfully (California, parts of Florida, etc.) – zones 9-11.
• Hardiness: It is expected to have similar cold tolerance to standard Hass.
• Fruiting: It is expected to be a reliable and productive bearer of fruit.
• Pollination: It is expected to be a Type A avocado, which benefits from cross-pollination with a Type B avocado. 

In essence, the Oh La La avocado is a promising new variety that aims to improve upon the already popular Hass avocado by offering larger fruit size while retaining the excellent flavor and other desirable qualities. It has the potential to be a great option for both commercial growers and home gardeners in suitable climates.