Growing an avocado tree is tricky and patience-testing as it can take years to fruit. ... They have leathery skins and buttery mesocarps (that's the edible flesh) with large pits in their centers.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected].. I have a rather large avocado tree loaded with fruit.

Compared to other avocado trees, which can grow up to 80 feet, a Wurtz avocado tree grows to about 10 feet.” Given these findings, I promptly purchased a Little Cado tree for my garden.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Starting an avocado tree from a pit is like taking on a miniature gardening challenge. It’s the botanical equivalent of having a pet rock: low commitment with plenty of pay ...

Q: We have an avocado tree that is more than 20 years old and over 20 feet tall. It gets sun mid-afternoon to sundown. The tree is located in between a grass lawn & an in-ground swimming pool.

Q: I am having a problem in finding a source for DNA testing of plants. (Everything I've found online is for determining human parentage.) My neighbor's large avocado tree, planted 3 feet from my ...

Avocado trees are a popular fruit tree grown in Brevard County. There are many cultivars available that range in hardiness, the months when they ripen and the size of their fruit. If you are ...

Avocado trees thrive in humid environments of 50% or higher and prefer warm weather that ranges from 60°F to 85°F. Most homes are typically within the right temperature range, but may need to ...