Botanical Name: Avocado Tree 5ltr Shepherd (Grafted) 

Features:

• Produces avocados February to April
• Evergreen, dense foliage
• Glossy, green foliage
• Oily flesh delicious both sweet and savoury
• Spreading habit
• Required particular care especially when young

Position:

Full sun to partial shade

Need full sun if fruiting is required

Ideal For:

• Culinary
• Feature tree
• Vegetable garden
• Shade tree

Plant Apart:

Should be planted away from paths and pavements

Plant 6m apart

Height at Maturity:

10m

Environmental Requirements:

• Soil:
• Prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Will not tolerate wet feet
• Will not tolerate heavy soils
• Climate:
• Thrives in warmer climates
• Prefers areas where the winter is mild
• Require full sun if fruiting is wanted
• Durability:
• Intolerant to frost
• Provide wind protection

Care:

• Can be pruned back to keep smaller size
• Require protection from mulching out
• Young trees are susceptible to too much sun
• Fruits better with regular watering

Design:

• Tropical garden
• Vegetable/fruit garden
• Cottage garden