Pollack

The Pollack avocado is a Florida-specific variety known for its very large size, smooth green skin, and late-season availability.

Here’s a breakdown of its key characteristics:

Fruit:

• Size: The Pollack avocado is one of the largest avocado varieties, with fruits typically weighing between 2 and 5 pounds, making it a very substantial avocado.
• Shape: It has an oval or pear-shaped form.
• Skin: The skin is smooth, thin, and green, remaining green even when ripe.
• Flesh: The flesh is pale yellow to greenish-yellow, with a creamy texture and a good oil content.
• Flavor: The flavor is mild and buttery, though it is not as rich or intense as some other varieties.
• Season: It’s a very late-season avocado, typically harvested from January to March, extending the availability of avocados in Florida when other varieties are scarce. 

Tree:

• Size: The Pollack avocado tree is large and vigorous, reaching a height of 30 to 40 feet or more.
• Growth Habit: It has a spreading canopy and is a productive bearer.
• Climate: It’s well-suited to the warm, subtropical climate of South Florida (USDA zones 9B-11).
• Hardiness: It has moderate cold tolerance, but it’s not recommended for areas with frequent frosts.
• Fruiting: It’s a reliable and heavy producer.
• Pollination: It is a Type B avocado, which means it benefits from cross-pollination with a Type A variety. 

In summary, the Pollack avocado is a great choice for those who want a very large, late-season avocado. Its substantial size and reliable production make it a good option for growers in warm climates, although its mild flavor may not appeal to everyone.