Plant Profile

Persea americana (Avocado)

Avocado is native to Peru and south America where is has been cultivated for centuries. Extremely variable trees, avocados may be tall and erect to moderately-sized and spreading. The leaves are evergreen or semi- evergree , glossy on the upper side and pale underneath. The leaves may fall continuously throughout the year or during the dry season.There are two flowering classes of avocado, Class A and Class B. These are distinguished by the time of the day when they flower in order to avoid self pollination. In order to get fruit must plant 2 trees from the same type. Fruit, high in unsaturated oil content follow the flowers and ripen from six to eighteen months after flowering.ull sun is best for good growth and fruit production. Drought tolerant once established, avocado fruiting is best when watered regularly during production.

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Horticulture Management

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French Name: Avocatier

Arabic Name: أفوكادو

Pronunciation: PER-see-uh uh-mair-ih-KAY-nuh
Plant type: Tree
Origin: Central America, South America
Heat Zones: 10 to 16

Hardiness Zones: 10 to 13
Uses: Specimen, Shade, Edible
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Moderate

Tree Shape: Spreading

Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

Canopy Density: Medium

Canopy Texture: Coarse

Height at Maturity: 15 to 23 m

Spread at Maturity: 10 to 15 meters

Time to Ultimate Height: 20 to 50 Years

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

Leaf Venation: Pinnate

Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

Leaf Type: Simple

Leaf Blade: 10 - 20

Leaf Shape: Oval

Leaf Margins: Entire

Leaf Texture: Leathery, Glossy

Leaf Scent: No Fragance

Color(growing season): Green

Color(changing season): Green
Flower

Flower Showiness: No

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Color: Green

Seasons: Spring, Winter
Trunk

Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage

Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
Fruit

Fruit Type: Drupe

Fruit Showiness: Yes

Fruit Size Range: 10 - 20

Fruit Color: Green

Seasons: Spring, Winter

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: No

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Poor
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Water Requirements: Low

Light Requirements: Full
Management

Toxicity: No

Invasive Potential: No

Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes

Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

Surface Rooting: No

Life Span: 25-50 years

Diseases: Leaf Spots, Root rot

Edible Parts: Fruit

Pests: Mites, Scales

Plant Propagation: Grafting