This almond variety was discovered as a chance seedling in the Atwater area in 1980. Avalon exhibits a long bloom, starting three days ahead of Nonpareil, and overlapping with Carmel. Harvest time is eight days after Nonpareil. It has a semi-soft shell, well sealed for low worm and ant damage.
Trees are somewhat upright.
Avalon is a variety to consider along with Nonpareil, Wood Colony, Price and Carmel. Consistently heavy production has been the hallmark of Wood Colony since its introduction in 1985. For the last 10 years its average production has been 2,156 pounds per acre. Wood Colony's prolonged bloom coincides with Carmel and harvests approximately 10 days later than Nonpareil. The mature Wood Colony tree is smaller than the Carmel, but has a similar scaffold structure.