Avocado
Persea americana
Lauraceae · Tree
Avocado (Persea americana) is one of the most widely grown trees for USDA zones 9-11. It thrives in full sun with moderate water and moderate upkeep, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners.
- · Give it full sun and space to reach 20-40 ft.
- · Water at a moderate rate and let the soil drain freely.
- · Feed in spring and tidy up dead growth to keep it productive.
Serving Ideas
Sliced onto toast and salads, mashed into guacamole, or blended into smoothies and dressings.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 9-11
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Type: Tree
- Mature size: 20-40 ft tall · 15-30 ft wide
- Bloom season: Spring · Green, yellow
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Best in ground
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to 20F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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