The original Aravaipa tree was found growing in the desert area of Aravaipa Canyon in Arizona, 100 miles southeast of Phoenix. Described as “50 feet tall, and just as wide” with a trunk 8 feet, 9 inches in circumference 4 feet off the ground, this giant tree, probably planted in the late 1880s, has withstood flooding that would have swamped it in 6-8 feet of water, numerous snowstorms, normal wintertime temperatures in the mid-20s, occasionally dropping to 10°F. In the summer it would also typically face blistering days with temps to 120°F.
These are all conditions that would kill or cripple your average avocado tree, but Aravaipa’s got grit. Avocado enthusiasts looking to push the geographic and climatological limits are excited about this one, with its ability produce fruit where others can’t.
The thing that surprised us about Aravaipa is that it doesn’t taste like a super-hardy avocado, which are known for stringiness, huge seeds, poor peel-ability, adherent seed coats, weak flavor. Aravaipa is a rich, anise/nutty-tasting, high fat, low stringiness, pretty delicious, well-behaved avocado.
We find the Aravaipa slightly addictive. The 5 to 6 ounce pear-shaped fruits have smooth green skin which doesn’t quite peel completely, but it’s so thin and unobtrusive, it hardly matters. Its anise-scented leaves reflect its Mexican heritage. Ripens in October, 6 months after bloom.

Sold out for 2026.

Trees are approximately 1.5 to 3 feet tall (measured from the top of the root ball) and sell for $60 each cash, check or Venmo/Zelle, or by credit card or PayPal with an additional 3% convenience fee. All trees are sold in a 5″x12″tree pot.