Botanical Name: Common Names:
Persea americana Wurtz Avocado,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Spreading, Upright
Description:
Medium to large evergreen tree that produces large pear-shaped fruit known as avocado, fruit has a rough green skin and creamy yellow flesh. Harvest August-October, fruit turns black when ripe. Requires a cross pollinator, Fuerte and Sharwill are suitable.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lauraceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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