Persea americana
Avocado
Description
This is a large tree that can grow as large as an oak. Its exotic, semi-tropical, drupe fruit is famous for making guacamole dip. Frost damages this plant.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Width Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.