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Avocado

Persea Americana

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Overview

The Avocado (Persea americana) is a fruit-bearing tree, native to Mexico, growing 20 to 40 feet tall. It favors USDA zones 9b-11 and thrives in well-draining soil. The tree demands ample sunlight and shelter from wind. The evergreen foliage offers a lush backdrop, while the popular, nutritious fruits emerge on mature trees. Avocados require regular watering but are sensitive to frost and extreme heat.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Avocado (Persea Americana) — Gardeners must be mindful of water needs

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Lauraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Avocado (Persea Americana) — While young trees benefit from protection against extreme heat and frost; the tree blooms in early spring, producing inconspicuous
Avocado (Persea Americana) — The leaves are lanceolate
Avocado (Persea Americana) — ranging from 4 to 10 inches in length
Avocado (Persea Americana) — tree with yellow blooms
Avocado (Persea Americana) — Avocados require regular watering but are sensitive to frost and extreme heat
Avocado (Persea Americana) — especially during dry spells
Avocado (Persea Americana) — Successful pollination often requires cross-pollination with another avocado cultivar; yellow flowers in the garden
Avocado (Persea Americana) — While young trees benefit from protection against extreme heat and frost; the tree blooms in early spring, producing, image 60
Avocado (Persea Americana) — Successful pollination often requires cross-pollination with another avocado cultivar; yellow flowers in the garden, image 68
Avocado (Persea Americana) — is a magnificent evergreen tree native to south-central Mexico and naturally thrives in subtropical climates
Avocado (Persea Americana) — is a magnificent evergreen tree native to south-central Mexico and naturally thrives in subtropical climates; contributing to the
Avocado (Persea Americana) — especially during dry spells; providing both aesthetic beauty and functional value to any garden
Avocado (Persea Americana) — <br><br>Not only is the Persea americana a visual asset; the tree can reach a height of 40 to 80 feet with a canopy spread of 20
Avocado (Persea Americana) — tree with yellow blooms; layered appearance of its canopy
Avocado (Persea Americana) — The tree can reach a height of 40 to 80 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 30 feet
Avocado (Persea Americana) — It's a popular choice for landscape design due to its glossy; especially during dry spells, image 57
Avocado (Persea Americana) — tree for full or half
Avocado (Persea Americana) — The tree demands ample sunlight and shelter from wind; successful pollination often requires cross-pollination with another
Avocado (Persea Americana) — The tree blooms in early spring, producing inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers
Avocado (Persea Americana) — The evergreen foliage offers a lush backdrop, while the popular, nutritious fruits emerge on mature trees; tree for full or half
Avocado (Persea Americana) — Gardeners must be mindful of water needs; the leaves are lanceolate
Avocado (Persea Americana) — ranging from 4 to 10 inches in length, image 38
Avocado (Persea Americana) — providing both aesthetic beauty and functional value to any garden; avocados require regular watering but are sensitive to frost
Avocado (Persea Americana) — providing both aesthetic beauty and functional value to any garden; avocados require regular watering but are, image 69
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