Avocado (Persea edulis)

Family: Lauraceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Persea edulis is an evergreen Tree. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, 1200 - 2400 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)