Pruning an avocado tree can be bad or good, depending on when and how you wield your pruning shears. For example, if cut too much off at once or prune at the wrong time, you could damage your tree and ...

Q: How are you supposed to prune an avocado tree right after planting? I had read somewhere that you should cut it back to 7 inches tall, but I haven’t seen this advice in more than one place. A: ...

Q: Is there such a thing as a dwarf avocado? I love avocados but have a limited space to grow them. Robert Lilley A: Originally in California there were two main races of avocado, the Mexican and the ...

Q:I have a tree that I planted from an avocado seed. The tree is approximately 4 years old and 10 feet tall. Please tell me when it will start bearing fruit. A: Because your tree grew from seed, it ...

Short on space but love avocados? This compact variety grows happily in a pot — and a little pruning can keep it small enough for patios or sunny corners.

QUESTION: After several mild winters and more lenient pruning, my seedling avocado tree finally flowered. But all the blossoms dropped without producing a fruit. Why? Will extra feedings help? ANSWER: ...