Care

Planting & Growing
Provide unamended, well-drained soil, and a wind and frost-sheltered site. Apply a thick layer of mulch to conserve moisture, avoiding the trunk. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Periodic leaf drop is normal; allow to remain as mulch. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring after flowering.

Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Persea
Flower Color White
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Persea
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9
Landscape Uses Accent, Container, Hillside, Massing, Screening, Raised Bed, Shade Tree, Specimen
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 20 feet
Mature Width 15 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0