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| COMMON NAME Winter Mexican Avocado |
| BOTANICAL NAME Persea americana ‘Winter Mexican’ |
| HEIGHT 35′ + |
| WIDTH 30′ |
| EVERGREEN |
| LIFESPAN 100+ years |
| COLD TOLERANCE 23° F |
| SOIL TYPE Well drained |
| WATER REQUIREMENTS Occasionally; 2 to 3 times a week, soil should be relatively dried out before watering |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE Medium |
| SALT TOLERANCE High |
| LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Full sun, tolerates some shade |
| FERTILIZING Use either a citrus tree fertilizer or a general purpose, 10-10-10 three times annually; Once in Spring, again in the Summer, and then in the Fall. Alternatively, use a slow-release fertilizer 3 times a year. Halt fertilizing during Winter, then begin again in the Spring. Avoid getting fertilizer on the leaves and trunk. Water before and after applying fertilizer. |
| FLOWER Clusters of small, yellow to greenish-yellow flowers, growing in panicles. |
| MONTH OF COLOR Between January and March |
| FRUIT Black, pear-shaped 4″ x 3.5″ |
| TOXICITY Toxic to horses. Dogs can eat small amount of Avocado. |
| COMMENTS Cold-hardy fruit, among the best tasting varieties. The fruit is high in omega 3 fatty acids, the good fats. Avocado is also a good source of vitamins and nutrients. |
| PRICE 15 gallon $130, 7 gallon $70, 3 gallon $35 |