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Persea americana

Avocado

Aguaguate, Alligator Pear, Palta
  • Persea americana
  • Persea americana

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Plant?		 Sunset Zones USDA Zones
Liliana
ViewUse		No8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 248a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Lucy
ViewUse		A popular tropical, warm climate fruit well adapted to southern, coastal and warm inland regions of California, Florida and Gulf Coast. Avocados need excellent drainage and opportunity dry out between waterings. Most trees require little to no pruning. Some varieties require partner trees for cross-pollinization. Allow old leaves to stay under the tree as leaf litter to help protect feeder roots, may add additional mulch out as far as the drip line of the canopy. Mulch also reduces weeds and adds protection from soil pathogens.No8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 248a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
SteveBrigham
ViewUse		Avocados are not difficult to grow in the mild Southern California climates, as long as drainage is excellent and the plants are watered regularly. To get a good crop of fruit, it is important to plant in locations which are protected from frost, which can damage flowers. The best crops are assured if you plant two compatible pollinating varieties; for example, pairing 'Fuerte' with 'Hass'. This combination will also provide you with fresh avocados over a long harvest season once your trees are mature.No8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 248a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11