Avocado (Persea americana)
Family: Lauraceae
The avocado is a popular fruit worldwide, shipped from the tropics and subtropics to markets everywhere. Its fruits have a high fat content, giving them a unique flavor, texture, and nutritional value. As a result, the avocado plays an important role in many of the world's regional cuisines. Avocado trees are found in home gardens in warm regions of the world, and can be grown from seed into attractive houseplants elsewhere.
Tags:
economic, fruit, indoor, sun, tree, tropical
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Cultivation: Medium-sized to large tree for USDA hardiness zones 8 to 11. Grows best in full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 40' to 60' (12 m to 18 m) tall with a spread of 20' to 40' (6 m to 12 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early spring through mid-summer.
Fruiting: Bears fruit from late spring through early winter.
Propagation methods: grafting, seeds.
Size: Reaches 40' to 60' (12 m to 18 m) tall with a spread of 20' to 40' (6 m to 12 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early spring through mid-summer.
Fruiting: Bears fruit from late spring through early winter.
Propagation methods: grafting, seeds.