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 | 40–50 years |
| Growth | Moderate |
| Max Height | 20–25 ft |
| Max Width | 15–20 ft |
9-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors |
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Monroe Avocado Tree (Persea americana 'Monroe'): Cold-Hardy and Grafted
- Cold Hardiness: Withstands temperatures down to 26 degrees Fahrenheit, making it suitable for various climates.
- Grown in Florida's Subtropical Climate: Cultivated with care in our Homestead, Florida plant nursery, benefiting from the ideal subtropical weather conditions.
- Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in both full and partial sunlight, ensuring optimal growth and fruit development.
- Average Age and Vigor: Each tree, nurtured for 6-12 months in a 3-gallon container, is robust and ready to flourish in your garden.
- Compact Stature: Attains an approximate height of 3 feet or taller, making it manageable for various outdoor spaces.
- Grafted Excellence: Crafted with precision grafting techniques to combine the best attributes, ensuring superior fruit quality and yield.
- Floral Elegance: Exhibits Type B flowers, contributing to its pollination process and subsequent fruit set.
- Fruit Season and Color: Produces delectable avocados with a rich, green hue. Fruit season spans from November to January, offering a unique winter harvest.
- Fruit Size and Weight: Yields avocados weighing around 1 to 1.5 pounds, providing a generous portion of creamy goodness.
- Convenient Shipping: Delivered in a durable 3-gallon plastic container, safeguarding the tree as it makes its journey to your doorstep.
- Versatile Ornament: Beyond its culinary attributes, the Monroe Avocado Tree makes for an attractive ornamental addition to your landscape.
- Expertly Cultivated: Meticulously nurtured by our experienced horticulturists, guaranteeing a healthy and thriving tree for your garden.
Bring home the Monroe Avocado Tree from Everglades Farms and embark on a rewarding journey of cultivating your own avocados, all while enjoying the beauty of this exquisite tree.
