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Plant species: Avocado

Avocado

Avocados are considered a tropical fruit, grown commercially in California, Mexico, and extreme south Florida near Homestead. Please protect all young plants during temperatures in the mid 40’s. Light requirements: Full sun Avocado trees do not tolerate flooding or poorly drained soils but are adapted to many types of well-drained soils. Continuously wet or flooded… Read more »