Monroe Avocado Tree

Persea americana 'Monroe'

$139⁹⁹

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Plant Size

#5 Container 2-3 Feet

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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
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

Monroe Avocado Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Persea americana 'Monroe'
Growing Zones

Outdoors 9-11(Indoors 4-11)
Mature Height

15 - 20 feet
Mature Spread

10 - 12 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

Yes
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

After Fruiting
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring
Harvest Time

Late Season

Growing Zones outdoors 9-11(indoors 4-11)

Find Your Growing Zone!

Tasty, handsome and healthy, the Monroe Avocado Tree (Persea americana 'Monroe') was found growing in Florida and has shown considerable cold hardiness compared to other varieties. Producing glossy, dark green to near black-skinned fruit late season, Monroe will be an ideal type B pollinator for your Avocado tree grove!

Sprays of light green flowers appear in umbels full of dainty star-shaped blossoms in the spring. Appearing on the ends of the branches, these give way to the iconic fruit. Your tree may be smothered in blossoms but only a few of these will be pollinated by bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Avocado fruit ripens on the tree late-season, often throughout the winter months. With the classic look of a dark-green, rough-skinned fruit and creamy green interior and tan seed, you’ll enjoy many healthy breakfast toasts, smoothies and savory dishes with these flavorful fruits!

Planting and Application:

If you don’t grow Avocado trees for their fruit, you’ll enjoy a fantastic glossy evergreen tree that is a great hedgerow, shelterbelt and windbreak tree, not to mention a beautiful specimen and ornamental accent! Keep pruned smaller as a porch or patio container plant, or bring indoors for a large houseplant if you have a sunny window.

Monroe can have a bumper crop of fruit each year given they have enough pollinators around, so be sure to plant your orchard or hedgerow with another species, or more, for the largest and longest-lasting crop!

Dense, Lush Evergreen Foliage
Dark Green Fruit & Creamy Light Green Flesh
Healthy & Flavorful!
Great Hedge & Ornamental Tree
Greenish Flowers - Type ‘B’ Avocado

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Avocado Tree care is pretty easy and similar to Citrus trees! They prefer their soil on the drier side and aren’t particular on the type. Any fertile, well-drained soil will due! Plant in full sun for the most blooms, with a pollinator partner type A for the most fruit. Prune to keep container-sized, or to control the shape and size, after fruiting.

Full Sun & Improved Cold Hardiness
Fertile Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Moisture, Likes to Dry Out Between Waterings
Prune After Fruiting - Control Size & Keep Small
Great Indoors & Containers

Monroe Avocados are lush broadleaf evergreen trees that are perfectly suited for home gardens both big and small! Indoors or out, you’ll love these healthy and flavorful fruits. Buy yours now at NatureHills.com!