American Avocado  Persea americana Lauraceae
	Form: Tree Seasonality: Evergreen Size: 40 feet tall and 50 feet wide Flowers: Blooms in late winter or early spring Leaves; Leaves are alternate, large, glossy and lance shaped Fruit: The fruit is a drupe (avocado) with a stony seed. Stems/Trunks: Branches tend to weep to the ground when plant is young Range/Origin: Guatemala Hardiness: Sunset Zones; 19, 21, 23, 24; Comments: No thorns, Considerable leaf drop, Needs adequate nitrogen CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full sun. Water: Moderate Soil: Amended, well drained Propagation: Seed, grafting Maintenance: Minimal
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