Avocado 'Choquette', Persia americana Tree , Grafted in 3 Gallon Pot, No Ship HI

Note: You will receive Choquette Avocado in in 3 Gallons pot similar to the pictures Originated in South Florida, the Choquette avocado is a mixture of West Indian and Guatemalan types. It’s a very large fruit; it’s oval-shaped and it has dark green, smooth, and lustrous skin. The Choquette avocado is rich in water, making it a quite juicy variety. This avocado type matures during the winter, from October to January. Light Like most tropical plants, the avocado tree thrives on a lot of sunshine. Plant this tree in a location where it can receive at least 8 hours of sunlight every day. These trees can tolerate partial shade, but grow best and produce more fruits when kept in full sun. Soil Avocado trees prefer rich, loamy, and well-draining soil. It is important that the soil is aerated and does not hold onto excess water, as soggy soil can lead to root rot. A soil pH that is acidic to neutral, between 5 and 7, is ideal. These trees are sensitive to alkaline soil. Adding a layer of mulch around the tree can help the soil retain the right amount of moisture and will offer protection to the avocado tree's shallow root system. Be sure to keep the mulch about 6 inches away from the base of the trunk to avoid suffocating the roots or causing collar rot. Water Avocado trees benefit from infrequent, deep watering. This encourages deeper, stronger root growth. Wait until the soil begins to dry out, then water deeply. During the summer months when temperatures are hot and conditions may be dry, the avocado tree will require more frequent watering. Young trees also require more frequent watering as they become established. Mature trees should receive around 2 inches of water per week. Temperature and Humidity These famous fruit trees can only be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 9-11, limiting an avocado tree to climates that are tropical and subtropical, unless you decide to grow an avocado tree indoors. They are frost-sensitive and grow best in temperatures between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Though prolonged temperatures around 30 degrees Fahrenheit will be too cold for avocado trees, they should be able to withstand an occasional, very brief freeze. Fertilizer Fertilizing an avocado tree during the growing months will help encourage healthy growth and fruit production. Start in the late winter to early spring and feed until the fall, depending on the specific instructions included with your chosen fertilizer. Nitrogen is important for this tree, so be sure the fertilizer you choose has high amounts of nitrogen. Fertilizers specifically designed for avocado or citrus trees work well