LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Mexicola Grande
GROWTH HABIT
Upright Tree
BLOOM SEASON
Spring Bloom
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Buttery
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE
Fruit tree
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
5 – 7 inches
PLANT HEIGHT
15–30 ft
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA
CONTAINER GARDEN
YES
PLANT SPACING
15–25 ft
PLANTING DEPTH
1.0 – 1.5 inches
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mexicola Grande avocado need a second tree for fruit?
Does Mexicola Grande avocado need a second tree for fruit?
A second compatible avocado can improve pollination, but fruiting can also occur with a single tree under suitable growing conditions.
When does a young avocado tree start forming a broad canopy?
When does a young avocado tree start forming a broad canopy?
The canopy develops gradually as the tree establishes. Regular growth is influenced by sunlight, moisture, nutrition and available root space.
Can this avocado variety be shaped with pruning?
Can this avocado variety be shaped with pruning?
Yes. Light formative pruning can help manage branch structure and size, especially when the tree is grown in a container.
What container size is suitable for a young avocado plant?
What container size is suitable for a young avocado plant?
Start with a container that gives the young root system room to develop and has excellent drainage. Move to a larger pot as the tree grows.
How can frost affect a young Mexicola Grande plant?
How can frost affect a young Mexicola Grande plant?
Young plants can be more vulnerable to frost than established trees. Protect new growth during freezing conditions, especially in exposed locations.
Do avocado flowers appear before or after new spring growth?
Do avocado flowers appear before or after new spring growth?
Avocado flowering can overlap with periods of active growth. Exact timing varies with climate, tree age and local growing conditions.