This means that the tree may produce a large crop one year, and then produce a small crop the following year. There are lots of variables that influence this.
Typically, an avocado tree will continue to grow and produce fruit until something kills the tree. Avocados can be pruned any time of the year, but there tends to be less vigorous regrowth if it is done after cold weather in the winter, sometime around February. Growth is reflected in rootstock, variety, soil depth and texture, windiness, irrigation and pruning.
Reed, Bacon and Hass trees can ultimately grow to 35 feet in 30 years. Pruning can keep the trees to a manageable size, under 15 feet, but it must be done on a regular basis. Most areas of Southern California are suitable for avocados, except for the mountains and high deserts, where it gets too cold and too dry for fruit set.
Outside of Southern California, it depends on the climate. Cold is most often the problem faced in other parts of the state. Still, there are home growers with avocado trees in and around San Francisco. There is also an area along the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains where avocados are being grown in Fresno and Tulare Counties.
Growing areas in Southern California include:. Not finding what you are looking for? All links open a new window:. The California Avocado Commission does not sell, produce or have avocados, seeds or trees available for purchase.
For information on where avocado trees are sold, please contact a nursery nearest you. The Commission is not responsible for the quality, safety, completeness, or accuracy or nature of the content of the linked websites. The California Avocado Commission website provides links to other websites to furnish additional information that may be useful or interesting. They are being provided in a manner consistent with the intended purpose of the content you are viewing on our website.
Links to third-party websites should not be considered an endorsement by the California Avocado Commission and we are not responsible for the products, services, content or claims made by this third-party site:. Planting: Young tree Remember that avocado trees do best at moderately warm temperatures 60 F to 85 F with moderate humidity.
Watering Trees typically need to be watered two to three times a week. Mulching and Fertilizing Mulch with coarse yard mulch.
Other growing tips Be patient about seeing fruit. How does temperature influence pollination and fruit set?
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If young trees do produce fruit, it will only be a small amount. Also, keep in mind that problems like over pruning and over fertilization can delay fruiting on an avocado tree by a year or more. This means that they will only flower and produce fruit every other year.
Often, this will happen after a year of very heavy fruit production. The tree then takes a year to recover its strength and prepare for production the following year. For more information on avocado trees, check out this article from the University of California. The fruit can weigh as little as a few ounces, to as much as 5 pounds 2.
Usually, the fruit does not ripen until it is taken from the tree. Ripening occurs 3 to 8 days after an avocado is picked. Avocado trees can live to be years old, and some of these ancient trees can still produce fruit! When selecting an avocado tree, make sure to choose one that you can grow in your climate! All of these avocado trees are available on the Four Winds Growers website. No, you do not need two avocado trees to get fruit. Avocado flowers contain both male and female parts.
However, you will get more fruit with other avocado trees planted nearby. It may also be beneficial to plant one avocado tree of each type A type and B type to ensure proper pollination and optimal fruit set. For more information, check out this page on avocado trees from the Fast Growing Trees website. The quality of care that you give your avocado trees will determine how much fruit you get each year.
Some of the most important factors are temperature, watering, fertilizing, and pruning. Most avocado trees are frost sensitive, meaning that the lowest temperature they can tolerate is 32 degrees Fahrenheit 0 degrees Celsius. Some varieties, such as Feurte and Pinkerton, can tolerate temperatures a few degrees colder, down to 28 degrees Fahrenheit -2 degrees Celsius. As a result of this cold sensitivity, the best states for growing avocados are California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida.
According to The Tree Center website, the cold-hardy varieties can grow in Zone 9 or warmer parts of Zone 8. The Mexicola Grande variety of avocado stands out for cold tolerance, since it can survive temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit -6 degrees Celsius. If you have young avocado trees, avoid letting the soil get dry for too long.
If you have a problem with dry soil, check out my article on preventing dry soil. Avocado trees are drought tolerant once they are established. When you water them, give a deep, thorough watering rather than frequent shallow waterings. The best pollination occurs when type A and type B producing trees are grown together. This cross-pollination produces the best fruit. Avocados, like many other plants, require specific growing conditions to produce a healthy crop of fruit. These trees prefer sandy loam soil and full sun.
Though the tree will survive in shade, they will likely not produce fruit under these conditions. Soil with poor drainage or regular flooding will harm and possibly even kill your avocado tree. To avoid overwatering, water your tree when a ball of dirt from underneath the tree crumbles in your hand. Any sustained temperatures above or below 70 degrees Fahrenheit can cause low or no fruit yield. Fertilizer can encourage your avocado tree to begin bearing fruit. Many young trees benefit from fertilizer up to 6 times per year.
Trees that are at least 4 years old can be fertilized four times each year.
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