AVOCADO TREES (persea)

A very popular fruiting tree, Avocado Trees can be grown from Queensland as far south as Melbourne depending on variety. Avocados do require a frost free environment. All varieties prefer a humus rich moist but well drained soil. They are a high yielding tree once established, well suited to the home garden you will eventually have fruit to give to friends and neighbours.

Growing Avocado Trees

Avocado Trees generally require a humus rich well drained but moist soil. Warmer climates are best for most Varieties although cold climate Avocados will do well as far south as Melbourne. During the flowering period avocado trees do not like the temperature to fall below 10° at night and prefer daytime temperature below 25° once fruit has set this is not so important.

Choosing the right Avocado Tree Variety

Remember that with over 50 different varieties of avocado trees available different cultivars are suited to different climates. 'Bacon' does well in cold climates, 'Gwen' is late maturing and is a semi dwarf variety ( but will not grow well in cooler areas). You need to consult with your local nursery to find the right variety for your area and climate.

Avocado varieties include: Bacon Avocado, Hass Avocado, Fuerte Avocado, Reed Avocdo, Wurtz Avocado, Avocado Edranol,Shephard Avocado and others. Wurtz is available as a semi dwarf variety suited to growing in pots and conatiners.

As avocado trees are evergreen and have brittle branches they are generally not available for sale by mail in all but the smallest sizes........

Avocado Trees are available for sale from the following nurseries

YALCA FRUIT TREES - Ph : 03 58682062
Mail order fruit tree nursery with over 200 temperate climate fruit trees.
Heritage varieties and dwarf fruit trees. Apple Trees, Stone Fruit, Nut Trees and Berry Fruit. We send to all states including WA and Tasmania.
www.yalcafruittrees.com.au

TREE GROWERS NURSERY - Phone 02 65690117
Lot 522 Pavans Access Grassy Head NSW 2441
Fruit trees specialising in avocados, custard apples and persimmons. Also available are pomegranates, cherimoyas and stonefruit.
www.treegrowers.com.au

BLERICK TREE FARM - phone: (03) 56281507
55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831
Advanced ornamental trees and garden designs and concept plans. From the farm gate to your property, specialist knowledge and outstanding service. Be spoilt for choice, over 4000 plants.
www.dialatree.com.au

RONNEBY ADVANCED TREES
2505 Westernport Road, Ripplebrook, Victoria - PH: 03 5627 6327
Deciduous and evergreen advanced trees from 1-12 metres with over 100,000 trees to select from. SpringRing® grown trees from 25 litre to 1000 litre, field grown specimen trees and mature palms. Australia-wide delivery.
www.ronnebyadvancedtrees.com.au

TURNER'S GARDEN CENTRE
473 Miles Platting Rd Rochedale Brisbane 4123 - PH 07 3341 5214
Garden centre, specialising in fruiting trees, including citrus, avocado, mango, olive, macadamia, lychee, pawpaw & others. Also herbs and vegetables.
www.turnersgardencentre.com.au

Futher information

Avocados are an evergreen densely foliaged tree that do well in areas where the winter is mild. In the cooler climates hardier varieties such as 'bacon' can be grown. Avocados require a deep well drained soil.

Avocado root systems are fairly vigorous so avocados should be planted away from foundations and paths. Although evergreen avocados will drop a lot of leaves, this combined with deep shade makes it is difficult to grow much under an avocado tree.

Avocados are also susceptible to loosing branches in windy conditions, so try to provide some protection from the wind when choosing a location. Avocado Trees need full sun if they are to fruit.

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AVOCADO TREES (persea)

Growing Avocado Trees

Choosing the right Avocado Tree Variety

Avocado Trees are available for sale from the following nurseries