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Persea americana (Mexican Strain)

Family Lauraceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 10 - 20 m (35 - 65 ft)
Spread 6 - 24 m (20 - 80 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Persea americana (Mexican Strain) (avocado) bears white flowers during mid-winter to mid spring. This fruit is spreading in form and has deep green foliage that is glossy, coarse textured, semi-evergreen and aromatic. The fruit produced by Persea americana (Mexican Strain) (avocado) is showy. The stems are smooth in texture.
Typical Uses Culinary, fruit, shade, street planting, topiary and tropical.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.