Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Persea americana
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Avocado
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Avocat
cerisier
In Spanish
Aguacate
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
Abacate
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Awokado
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Avocado
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Avocado and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Avocado and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Avocado and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Avocado and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Avocado and Flowering Cherry
Care of Avocado and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.