General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 15 to 30 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Shade Tree
Edible Parts: Fruit
Eating Methods: Raw
Resistances: Humidity tolerant

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Common names
  • Avocado
Also sold as:
  • Persea americana 'Joey'

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Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio, Texas
Date: 2022-04-04

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