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Cold Hardy Avocado Tree

A special tree, cold hardy down to 20°F

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Edible

Plant Details

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Live Plant

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Late Winter to Early Spring

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

COLOR

  • Purple
  • Black

MATURE SIZE

  • 8-10 ft. x 4-6 ft.

Bring the irresistible luxury of homegrown avocados to your backyard, even if you live a little north of traditional avocado country. The Cold Hardy Avocado Tree combines lush evergreen foliage with impressive resilience, tolerating temperatures down to 20° F while producing creamy, delicious fruit right from the branch. Give it a sunny spot and occasional water, and this easy-care tree rewards you with year-round beauty and the ultimate garden-to-table harvest.

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Available across most of the U.S. — except AK, AZ, HI, OR.

  • • Creamy, homegrown avocados
  • • Lush evergreen foliage year-round
  • • Partially self-pollinating; fruitful alone, better in pairs

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring
  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Plant no deeper than the root ball

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

Planting Guide

recommended growing zone View our Avocado Tree Planting Guide to learn more.

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Cold Hardy Avocado Tree FAQs

How do I water my Cold Hardy Avocado Tree?

Water young trees deeply two to three times per week while establishing, adjusting for rainfall, temperature, and soil conditions. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, as avocados need consistent moisture but are sensitive to waterlogged soil. Established trees generally require less frequent watering but may need additional water during hot, dry weather.

What is the best fertilizer for a Cold Hardy Avocado Tree?

Feed during the active growing season with a fertilizer formulated for avocado or citrus trees, following package directions for the tree’s size and age. Avoid overfertilizing young trees, and reduce or stop feeding as the growing season ends to avoid encouraging tender growth before cold weather.

How do I ensure good pollination for my Cold Hardy Avocado Tree?

Cold Hardy Avocado is partially self-fertile, so a single tree can produce fruit. However, growing a compatible avocado variety nearby with an overlapping bloom period may improve pollination and increase fruit set. Encourage bees and other pollinators by growing flowering plants nearby and avoiding pesticides that may harm them during bloom.

When and how do I harvest avocados from my Cold Hardy Avocado Tree?

Harvest avocados once the fruit has reached its mature size. Avocados mature on the tree but soften and become ready to eat after picking, so clip the fruit from the branch with pruning shears and leave a short piece of stem attached. Allow harvested avocados to ripen at room temperature until they yield slightly to gentle pressure.

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