| Avocado 'Lula' | |
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| Genus | Persea |
| Species | P. americana |
| Cultivar | 'Lula' |
| Origin | Florida |
The 'Lula' avocado (Persea americana 'Lula') is an avocado cultivar that originated in South Florida.
'Lula' became a widely propagated avocado after its introduction due to favorable characteristics, including its eating qualities.
The original tree reportedly grew from a 'Taft' avocado seed – named after Charles Parkman Taft (1856–1934) – planted in 1915 on the property of nurseryman George B. Cellon in Miami, Florida, and was named after Cellon's wife, Lula Cellon. [1] DNA analysis has indicated 'Lula' was likely the result of a cross between Guatemalan and Mexican type avocados. The tree first fruited in 1919 and was recognized for its excellent eating qualities. Propagation of 'Lula' began in 1921. [2]
'Lula' became recognized for its excellent eating qualities, steady production, and cold hardiness. It did have a drawback, however, in that the fruit was susceptible to scab. 'Lula' was widely propagated both for the commercial trade and home growing. It continues to be sold on a large scale despite the availability of newer cultivars, and it is often used as a rootstock for grafted avocado trees.
'Lula' trees are planted in the collections of the USDA's germplasm repository in Miami, Florida. [3] [4]
'Lula' fruit has a glossy green skin and is pear-shaped. The flesh has high oil content, around 12–16%. The fruit matures from October to February in Florida. [5] 'Lula' produces A-type flowers.
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