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Reed Avocado

Persea Americana 'Reed'

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Overview

Persea americana 'Reed', commonly known as the Reed Avocado, is a large, round, green-skinned variety with a notably creamy texture. It thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring full sun. Maturing to a height of 25-35 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet, this evergreen adds lush foliage to landscapes. It's less cold-hardy than some cultivars—protection from frost is essential. Reed avocados produce fruit between July and September.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Reed Avocado (Persea Americana 'Reed') — Maturing to a height of 25-35 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet, this evergreen adds lush foliage to landscapes
Reed Avocado (Persea Americana 'Reed') — green-skinned variety with a notably creamy textureReed Avocado (Persea Americana 'Reed') — It thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring full sunReed Avocado (Persea Americana 'Reed') — commonly known as the Reed Avocado

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
30–40 Ft.
Mature width
25–30 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Lauraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Reed Avocado (Persea Americana 'Reed') — Maturing to a height of 25-35 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet, this evergreen adds lush foliage to landscapes
Reed Avocado (Persea Americana 'Reed') — green-skinned variety with a notably creamy texture
Reed Avocado (Persea Americana 'Reed') — It thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring full sun
Reed Avocado (Persea Americana 'Reed') — commonly known as the Reed Avocado

Photograph: Tisha Mukherjee, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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