Day Avocado

Scientific Name: Persea americana 'Day'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-30'
W: 4'-20'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Day Avocado plant details

Day Avocado is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Day Avocado

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: lauraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Day Avocado

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our 'Day' avocado is by far the easiest avocado to fruit in a pot. Plants will fruit at about 3 feet in height and will produce a medium-sized tapered-neck avocado that is easy to peel and has a delicious, buttery sweet taste. The fruit will hold on the plant for six months with ripening occurring from July to September. Another plus for 'Day' is its cold tolerance taking temperatures down into the low twenties. We sell grafted plants that will start bearing fruit in 2 to 3 years.