Persea americana |
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Avocado, Palta |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Fruit Season
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Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.