- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
What to do with an avocado tree in Mandeville
Posted on 1/29/24 at 2:57 am
Posted on 1/29/24 at 2:57 am
I live in Mandeville. My dad just gave me a small avocado tree. What the hell am I supposed to do with this thing.
How heat tolerant is it?
How much space does it need?
Should I start it off in a pot and then plant it in the ground when it gets bigger?
How heat tolerant is it?
How much space does it need?
Should I start it off in a pot and then plant it in the ground when it gets bigger?
6
Posted on 1/29/24 at 6:17 am to white perch
I think you need to be more concerned about the cold than the heat. Most require around 5-8 years to start producing, but like I said they will due from a good frost if not taken care of.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 8:53 am to white perch
Neighbor has one that's about 5 years old. The recent 20 degree freeze turned the top brown but it shrugged it off pretty good. It's pretty much hands off at this point save for pruning errant suckers still.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:14 am to white perch
When my wife and I were just in the dating stage she had a neighbor who had 2 large avocado trees right next to the fence line dividing their property.
Those trees had to be a good 20+ ft. tall and produced tons of avocados each year and had apparently survived many winter nights below freezing in Arabi over the years.
I would think if they make it past the first few years and get some growth on them, any freezing weather would probably only hurt it a bit, but not kill it.
They did not survive Katrina and the floodwaters though.
Those trees had to be a good 20+ ft. tall and produced tons of avocados each year and had apparently survived many winter nights below freezing in Arabi over the years.
I would think if they make it past the first few years and get some growth on them, any freezing weather would probably only hurt it a bit, but not kill it.
They did not survive Katrina and the floodwaters though.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 10:41 am to white perch
Parents have one in South Florida. Avocados absolutely love heat but need water to go with it. Not sure what kind of avocado it is but it produces a massive fruit compared to traditional hass avocado. Tree is maybe 15' in diameter. I believe you can plant from pot to ground when they're at least 3' tall.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 3:44 pm to gumbo2176
I have planted several in Baton Rouge, all died within a few years despite efforts to protect from cold, and various efforts to protect from direct sunlight.
Apparently, until they leaf out really well, the bark is subject to sunburn, best prevented with partial shade (that can be eliminated once the tree gets more mature) and/ or painting the bark with a 50/50 mix of water and a light colored latex paint.
Despite doing all that, mine all gradually died, some lasting 2-3 yrs.
I now have one in a big pot for more than a year that is thriving, and I believe it is because of the loose potting soil allowing prompt drainage. It does not tolerate heavy Clay soil that can stay water logged.
When I get around to planting this one, it will be in the full sun, but I will build an enclosure in which I can buildup soil about a foot tall and 3-5 feet in diameter using mainly sand and compost to maximize drainage around the root ball.
if that does not work, I give up. I have planted Mexicola and all 3 normally available varieties, fantastic, Lila, and Joey. My current one was sold as "Grande"
Once established, I think they are about as cold tolerant as the most cold tolerance citrus
Apparently, until they leaf out really well, the bark is subject to sunburn, best prevented with partial shade (that can be eliminated once the tree gets more mature) and/ or painting the bark with a 50/50 mix of water and a light colored latex paint.
Despite doing all that, mine all gradually died, some lasting 2-3 yrs.
I now have one in a big pot for more than a year that is thriving, and I believe it is because of the loose potting soil allowing prompt drainage. It does not tolerate heavy Clay soil that can stay water logged.
When I get around to planting this one, it will be in the full sun, but I will build an enclosure in which I can buildup soil about a foot tall and 3-5 feet in diameter using mainly sand and compost to maximize drainage around the root ball.
if that does not work, I give up. I have planted Mexicola and all 3 normally available varieties, fantastic, Lila, and Joey. My current one was sold as "Grande"
Once established, I think they are about as cold tolerant as the most cold tolerance citrus
This post was edited on 1/29/24 at 3:46 pm
Posted on 1/30/24 at 9:44 am to luvdoc
quote:
luvdoc
Thanks for the info. I’m gonna put this one (fantastic) in a big pot for at least a year or two before I plant it in the ground.
Posted on 1/30/24 at 6:02 pm to white perch
Some varieties need 2 trees to pollinate. Check before planting.
Posted on 1/31/24 at 10:00 pm to white perch
There is a full-grown avocado tree in between 2 houses in Spanish Town in Baton Rouge that sets fruit every year! I think protecting it from the elements will keeps it growing!
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News