12/01/2023 ... WINTER UPDATE ... Winter is delaying shipments... we are not responsible for cold weather damage to your trees. This may happen when temp drops below 50 degrees.

Semi-Dwarf Simmonds Avocado Tree, Grafted, 3-gal Container from Florida Fruit Trees Everglades Farm

Thomson Red Avocado Tree, Grafted

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  • Thomson Red Avocado Tree: A Flavorful Addition to Your Landscape

    • A popular choice for home landscapes, the Thomson Red Avocado Tree is a testament to nature's bounty. With its stunning appearance and delectable fruit, this tree is an exceptional addition to your garden.

  • Grafted for Early Fruit Yield

    • Grafted with care, this avocado tree promises an earlier fruit yield, with luscious avocados ready for picking in just 2-3 years after planting. Say goodbye to waiting years for your tree to bear fruit!

  • Rapid Growth in a 3-Gallon Container

    • Experience the joy of cultivating your own avocados sooner than you might expect. Our Thomson Red Avocado Trees are nurtured to perfection, reaching an average age of 12-18 months while thriving in a convenient 3-gallon plastic container with carefully prepared soil.

  • Premium Quality Source for Grafting

    • Grafted from the finest fruit-producing avocado trees, the Thomson Red Avocado Tree is a testament to the dedication of our expert horticulturists. Count on the excellence of our grafting process to deliver exceptional quality and taste.

  • Delicious Green Skin Avocados

    • Indulge your taste buds with the exquisite flavor of large avocados boasting a vibrant green skin. These avocados are a treat for the senses, perfect for culinary creations that will impress your family and friends.

  • Harvest Freshness: September to November

    • Prepare for a bountiful autumn harvest! The Thomson Red Avocado Tree offers an abundant yield of avocados, ready to be plucked from the branches and enjoyed in a variety of dishes.

  • Striking Red Fruit

    • Admire the unique beauty of the Thomson Red Avocado's red-hued fruit, ranging from 20 to 40 ounces in size. This stunning variety adds a touch of visual allure to your landscape, making it a conversation starter and a focal point in your garden.

  • Nature's Bounty: Flower Type N/A

    • While the Thomson Red Avocado Tree may not bear traditional flowers, its charm lies in the remarkable fruits it produces. Witness the transformation from vibrant green to captivating red as the avocados ripen to perfection.

Choose Everglades Farms for your Thomson Red Avocado Tree, and relish the journey of cultivating and harvesting these exceptional avocados. Elevate your gardening experience with a tree that embodies quality, flavor, and natural beauty.

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  • Thomson Red Avocado Tree: A Flavorful Addition to Your Landscape

    • A popular choice for home landscapes, the Thomson Red Avocado Tree is a testament to nature's bounty. With its stunning appearance and delectable fruit, this tree is an exceptional addition to your garden.

  • Grafted for Early Fruit Yield

    • Grafted with care, this avocado tree promises an earlier fruit yield, with luscious avocados ready for picking in just 2-3 years after planting. Say goodbye to waiting years for your tree to bear fruit!

  • Rapid Growth in a 3-Gallon Container

    • Experience the joy of cultivating your own avocados sooner than you might expect. Our Thomson Red Avocado Trees are nurtured to perfection, reaching an average age of 12-18 months while thriving in a convenient 3-gallon plastic container with carefully prepared soil.

  • Premium Quality Source for Grafting

    • Grafted from the finest fruit-producing avocado trees, the Thomson Red Avocado Tree is a testament to the dedication of our expert horticulturists. Count on the excellence of our grafting process to deliver exceptional quality and taste.

  • Delicious Green Skin Avocados

    • Indulge your taste buds with the exquisite flavor of large avocados boasting a vibrant green skin. These avocados are a treat for the senses, perfect for culinary creations that will impress your family and friends.

  • Harvest Freshness: September to November

    • Prepare for a bountiful autumn harvest! The Thomson Red Avocado Tree offers an abundant yield of avocados, ready to be plucked from the branches and enjoyed in a variety of dishes.

  • Striking Red Fruit

    • Admire the unique beauty of the Thomson Red Avocado's red-hued fruit, ranging from 20 to 40 ounces in size. This stunning variety adds a touch of visual allure to your landscape, making it a conversation starter and a focal point in your garden.

  • Nature's Bounty: Flower Type N/A

    • While the Thomson Red Avocado Tree may not bear traditional flowers, its charm lies in the remarkable fruits it produces. Witness the transformation from vibrant green to captivating red as the avocados ripen to perfection.

Choose Everglades Farms for your Thomson Red Avocado Tree, and relish the journey of cultivating and harvesting these exceptional avocados. Elevate your gardening experience with a tree that embodies quality, flavor, and natural beauty.

How big is this tree?

The info below are our standard sizes. Subject to change without notice.

 Tree Height*Container Size Box (inches)Months in 
Nursery
 1-2 feet1 Gallon - 6" tall 6x6x24 6 
 2-3 feet 2 Gallon - 8" tall 9x9x36 6-12
 3 feet3 Gallon - 10" tall 10x10x36 6-12 
 3-4 feet 7 Gallon - 12" tall  12x12x48 12+ 

* Tree height includes the container. Sizes may vary and are subject to change without notice.

How long before this tree can produce fruit?

This depends on the type of tree and the propagation method used to produce the tree. Below is general information regarding the time it takes for your tree to produce fruit.  

GRAFTED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

AIR LAYERED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

TREES PROPAGATED BY CUTTINGS

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees

TREES PROPAGATED BY SEEDLINGS

They typically produce fruit in 6-7 years. There are many exceptions to this rule. For example: Papaya: 1-2 years, Sugar Apple: 1-2 years, Custard Apple: 1-2 years, Soursop: 1-2 years

Do we offer FREE Shipping?

We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING to customers in certain states, with a minimum purchase requirement. Please use our check out to see the shipping options available to you. 

Free shipping IS NOT available for other locations at the moment, as we have recently experience significant increases in labor, shipping and packing costs. 

We have negotiated a deep discounted rate with FedEx ground or FedEx Express. 

For customers in Hawaii and  Alaska and other territories under the control of the United States, but not part of the contiguous United States, the only shipping method available is FedEx Express Service. 

Our trees are shipped in carton boxes. The preferred shipping carrier is: FedEx Home Delivery / Ground / Express

Do we ship our trees to California?

Yes. Our nursery is certifided to ship trees to California. We cannot ship citrus trees to CA, as it is NOT permitted by USDA regulations. 

How do we ship our trees?

We ship our trees using custom-made carton boxes. Our trees typically ship via FedEx ground. Depending on your destination, it can take 2-7 days for your tree to arrive. 99% of the time, the trees arrive alive to their final destination. Our trees are shipped in a container with soil.

Can I grow this tree in a container?

Most fruit trees can be grown in a container.  Follow the recommendations below... 

  1. Start small with a tree in a 3 or 7 gallon container 
  2. Every 6-10 months transplant the tree to a higher capacity container 
  3. The ideal container size to grow fruit trees is 10-15 gallons, so you can move it indoors during the winter months, if necessary 
  4. Make sure your container has draining  holes on the bottom of the container, so that any excess water can drain
How to plant this tree on the ground...

Follow the simple instructions below to plant your tree on the ground... 

  1. Choose a sunny area for planting with about 15 feet radius of clear space 
  2. Dig a hole on the ground... twice the height of the container, if possible 
  3. Do not mix any potting soil, manure, fertilizer or anything with the soil when you plant
  4. Take the tree out of the container by laying in the side and slipping the container off, if may be necessary to push and tap the bottom of the plastic container 
  5. It is usually necessary to put some of the removed dirt back into the hole
  6. Bury the root ball so the soil level is the same as it was in the container 
  7. Leave a mound around the tree for form a basin, fill with water, washing the soil into any empty pockets around the root ball
  8. Now is the time to fertilize. Be extra careful because trees are very susceptible to burning with excessive fertilizing
  9. Recommended fertilizer: 8-3-9 (or similar), with manganese, iron and zinc. Scatter one level tablespoon per foot of tree height (do not apply fertilizer if the tree is flowering or during cold spells of temperature below 60 degrees)
  10. You can spread mulch around the base of the tree, but leave the trunk area uncovered so the tree can breath. Mulch helps to retain humidity
What is the warranty on this tree?

Our warranty only covers the tree arriving alive and in fair condition. If you receive your tree in a condition in which the tree may not survive, please take a few pictures and submit them via email to our address: service@everglades.farm. Please do this within 48 hours or receiving your tree. We will review your email and get back to you within a few days. Remember to Keep the box in case we ask you to ship the plant back to us. Our warranty does not apply once you have planted the tree on the ground. 

Can I get a picture of the tree?

We get a lot of requests for pictures. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate this request, as we stock over 10,000 trees in different sizes. Completing the task of sending a picture of a specific tree to a customer can take 1-2 hours per request. And this same tree can be sold the very same day to another customer. Fortunately, our web site has pictures of most of our trees, which are remarkably like the actual tree that you will receive.

What fertilizer is recommended?

We recommend granular fertilizer for most of the tropical fruit trees.
You can purchase the fertilizer on our website thru the link below...

Fertilizer for Fruit Trees Granular N-P-K- with Micronutrients Fersol, 1 Pound Bag

  • Fersol 8-3-9 is formulated to boost growth of tropical fruit trees
    This total package of N-P-K along with key micronutrients matches the needs of your plants over the growth cycle
  • Superior control and dependable nutrient release for the most effective feeding to grow strong healthy plants
  • Last up to 60 days. Sprinkled on top of potting medium. Application rates on package label
  • Great for orchids, bromeliads, nursery, foliage, bedding plant, potted plants, and landscape plants
  • Application 3 GAL Containers: Scatter 1/4 pound of fertilizer around the tree 4-6 times per year (do not apply during winter, or when tree is flowering)
    Application for trees planted on ground: Small trees: 1-2 pounds. Larger trees: 2-3 pounds around the tree and away from the trunk, 4-6 times per year
  • (do not apply during winter, or when tree is flowering)
    May also be applied by foliar sprays