Donnie Avocado Tree
Persea americana 'Donnie'
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Donnie Avocado Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Harvest Time
Growing Zones outdoors 9-11(indoors 4-11)
Delightful healthy fruit and exotic shade, the Donnie Avocado Tree (Persea americana 'Doni') will provide you and your landscape with so many benefits! You’ll adore the flavor and convenience of having homegrown fruit right outside your door!
Unique spring blooms of this early producing tree call pollinators galore to flutter among the dark green, evergreen leaves! You’ll enjoy the dense shade these branches provide and their steady green presence within your landscape! If you are lucky enough to live in a very temperate growing zone that won’t have any worry of frost or chill, then Donnie is a great tree for you!
The slimmer fruit is dark green with a light green flesh with a mild flavor that’s not overpowering. Ideal for adding to all your favorite recipes, both fresh or cooked! Swap out mayonnaise and dressings by blending this creamy savory fruit instead. Ripening very early in the season, these are self-fertile, but for much larger crops, plant this type ‘A’ Avocado with type ‘B’ trees to extend your harvest for a steady supply of fruit all year!
Planting and Application:
The lush foliage appears on dense multi-stemmed branching that is ideal for screening, privacy and shelterbelts for birds and wildlife! Create a beautiful windbreak for your garden or yard and reduce noise and wind with a row of avocados planted along your property! A single specimen will look fantastic as a front yard evergreen accent tree when pruned to a single stem or limbed up to show off the great branching.
Donnie Avocados can be kept pruned smaller yet and grown planters or containers for indoor or outdoor décor! Porches, patios and that sunny window all look great with one of these broadleaf evergreens adding life and color!
- Great Mild Green Fruit
- Early Harvest
- Dense Evergreen Foliage
- Type ‘A’ Pollinator
- Hedges, Containers & Specimen Trees
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Donnie Avocado Tree care involves a full sun location that is very well-drained. Provide ample fertility and let dry out between waterings since Avocados do not like soggy roots. Prune after fruiting to control size and shape.
- Full Sun for the Most Fruit
- Prune After Fruiting
- Well-Drained Fertile Soil
- Let Dry Out Between Waterings
Donnie Avocado Tree will give you years of shade, beauty and healthy mild-flavored fruit! Order yours today at NatureHills.com before this great variety sells out!
