Zone 9 (To 10): Avocado Trees Thrive In Warm And Humid Summers Zone 9 is conducive to growing tropical fruit trees, like avocado (Persea americana), since they're sensitive to frost.

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Q: I planted two new four-foot avocado trees in the last two weeks. Some of the leaves are turning brown and falling off. I am in zone 9.

This week our SoCal Garden Clinic turns to problematic avocado trees: Question from reader Steven Klein of Malibu: In November 2011, I planted a 3-gallon Lamb Hass avocado tree on a slope with ...

Keep the height of the tree at about 20 feet so the fruits that eventually form are within reach. Also, apply an avocado fertilizer once in March, May, August and early October.

The types of avocado trees range widely in size, between 5-8 feet wide and 5-65 feet in height, though most top off at 40 feet in Florida. It is classified as a medium-sized evergreen tree ...

In the hot summer months, a mature tree will need 2 inches of water per week. Watering requirements may vary depending on tree size and maturity, soil conditions, wind, temperature, and humidity.

Q: We have an Avocado tree that is not doing well. It was planted last spring and is on a drip system, however it is looking “sad.” What can we do to save this tree?

Q: I planted two new four-foot avocado trees in the last two weeks. Some of the leaves are turning brown and falling off. I am in zone 9. I am hand watering twice a week with two gallons of water per ...

Q: I planted two new four-foot avocado trees in the last two weeks. Some of the leaves are turning brown and falling off. I am in zone 9.