dwarf holiday avocado tree
USDA 9b, Sunset z15, Bay Area CA
3 years ago
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Kevin Reilly
3 years agoUSDA 9b, Sunset z15, Bay Area CA
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Comments (1)I am not sure what citrus soil is...but it sounds like you have it in a container. These are awesome trees with one big exception. Since they are not aggressive growers (true natural dwarfs)...they do not recover quickly from "issues". I do not see evidence of the disease in your pic. Trim all diseased wood back to a healthy branch. When you prune...never leave a "stump" like you have in your pic. goodluck PS Know if your new potting mix drains well or not. If it does drain well (desireable)...you will need to keep that potting mix always damp....See MoreSF Bay - Does anyone know where I can buy a Dwarf Avocado Tree?
Comments (2)The best time to obtain one is early in the year, about March or so, when fresh stock arrives. Suggests you call around to the garden centers to ask when they will be getting dwarf avocado trees next year....See Morebaby dwarf avocado tree help
Comments (12)Hi Renee (if you're still there) Just wanted to let you know that I followed your advice throughout winter, and my little tree basically just hibernated. But since the days have started getting longer again, the tree is growing like crazy! It's a very happy little tree now! Thank you for the good advice :) Sarah...See MoreDying Indoor Dwarf Avocado Tree
Comments (2)Did you slowly bring it in a few hours and increase time a little everyday then back outside? Next time just don't bring it in. Some plants can handle that, but best to soften them down. I know with a tree this is impractical, but maybe needed in this case. Many grow these plants here, so you should get some good answers on how to bring inside, You should treat for bugs before you bring it in too, no help from beneficials inside,...See MoreKevin Reilly
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