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Avocado Trees at Nature Hills Nursery
Avocados: Having Their Moment
Avocado toast topped the food trends of the 2010s. The seemingly impossible combination of a healthy, nutrient-dense snack that tastes amazing and pleases everyone from eco-minded vegans to snobbish epicureans rocketed the fruit of the avocado tree to its 15 minutes of internet fame. We don’t begrudge avocado toast its moment, but we at Nature Hills were adoring the avocado tree long before Gwyneth Paltrow included it in her 2013 recipe book.
Avocado Trees: Growing Popularity
Originally from central Mexico, the avocado tree is now cultivated across a range of tropical and Mediterranean countries. The tree arrived in the U.S. sometime in the 1830s, and it remains an important cash crop in California. Avocado fruits are somewhat like bananas, in that they mature on the tree, are harvested and then ripen. Fruit skins may be green, brown, purplish or black and take an ovoid or spherical shape. The flesh is light green and buttery when ripe with one large pit or seed.
The Hass avocado (Persia Americana) is one of the most popular avocado trees because it can produce fruit almost year-round. In colder climates, avocados must be potted and brought inside so they do not freeze. However, the Bacon avocado tree is gaining popularity because it is not only cold tolerant but highly adaptable to container planting. Even in relatively warm USDA planting zones 7, 8 and 9, protecting in-ground avocado trees from cold snaps is a must.
The lovely form, bountiful flowers and adaptable structure of the avocado tree make it an excellent ornamental tree. If planted in a pot, an avocado tree may be pruned to regulate the mature size. Nature Hills supplies grafted trees with clonal root-stocks to help insure disease tolerance and ample harvests.
The Nature Hills Advantage
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FAQS for Buying Avocado Trees Online
Can you grow avocado trees in colder climates?
Can you grow avocado trees in colder climates?
Yes, avocado trees like the Bacon Avocado are known for their cold hardiness and can be grown in USDA zones 7 through 9 with proper protection. In cooler regions, avocado trees can be grown in containers and moved indoors during winter months. Proper insulation and frost protection are essential to prevent damage during cold snaps.
Which avocado tree is best for home gardeners?
Which avocado tree is best for home gardeners?
The Hass avocado tree is a top choice for home growers due to its nearly year-round harvest potential, rich flavor, and creamy texture. For colder climates or smaller spaces, the Bacon avocado tree is highly recommended thanks to its cold tolerance and adaptability to container planting. Nature Hills also offers grafted trees for earlier fruiting and better disease resistance.
How long does it take for an avocado tree to bear fruit?
How long does it take for an avocado tree to bear fruit?
Most grafted avocado trees sold at Nature Hills Nursery can begin to produce fruit in 3 to 4 years under ideal growing conditions. Seed-grown trees may take up to 10 years or more to fruit. Grafted trees also provide more reliable harvests and true-to-type fruit characteristics.
Do you need more than one avocado tree for pollination?
Do you need more than one avocado tree for pollination?
While many avocado trees are self-pollinating, planting both A-type and B-type varieties together can enhance fruit set and yield. For example, pairing a Hass (Type A) with a Bacon (Type B) can optimize cross-pollination, especially in outdoor orchards or when grown in mild climates where pollinators are active.
What are the best conditions for growing avocado trees?
What are the best conditions for growing avocado trees?
Avocado trees thrive in full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. They prefer regular watering with excellent drainage to prevent root rot. Mulch around the base and avoid water-logged conditions. Container-grown avocados benefit from pruning to manage size and should be fertilized regularly for healthy growth and fruit production.
