Key Features
Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
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Fertilizing
Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
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Watering
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Light Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
| Type | Fruit-bearing |
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| Lifespan | 30–40 years |
| Growth | Moderate |
| Max Height | 15–20 ft |
| Max Width | 10–15 ft |
9-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors
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Versatile Growth: Lila/Opal Avocado Tree can be planted in the ground or kept in a container, offering flexibility for any garden.
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Sunlight Needs: Thrives in full or partial sunlight, ensuring optimal fruit production.
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Cold Hardy: Semi-dwarf and can withstand brief periods of temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Fast-Growing: Starting at about 3 feet tall, it quickly matures, thanks to our subtropical weather in Homestead, Florida.
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Self-Pollinating: Type A flowers make it self-sufficient for fruit production.
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Year-Round Beauty: A striking feature in your garden, reaching approximately 3 feet or taller.
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Delicious Avocados: Enjoy the rich, creamy flavor of homegrown avocados.
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Container Tips: If grown in a container, ensure good drainage and use high-quality potting mix.
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Florida Grown: Cultivated in our Homestead, Florida plant nursery, benefiting from our subtropical weather.
Experience the joy of growing your avocados with the Lila/Opal Avocado Tree. Versatile, cold hardy, and self-pollinating, this tree is the perfect addition to your garden, providing delicious avocados for your culinary creations.
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| GROWING INFORMATION |
| Exposure | Full / Partial Sun |
| Cold Hardiness | 25 degrees |
| Soils |
Moist, well-drained |
| Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Avg. Height x Width (mature) |
15' X 8' |
| Spacing for planting | 10-15' |
| Fruiting Season | July - October |
| Growing Zones: | 4-11 patio/indoor - 8-11 - ground/outdoors |
