Plant Citrus and Avocado Trees Now

This is the best time of year to plant citrus and avocado trees if you have been considering adding one to your yard. There are a variety to choose from that do well in our climate, but the best idea to help you narrow down your choices is to take into consideration the location where you are going to plant the tree.

Then go to a reputable nursery and have a discussion with someone there who can help you choose a tree that will grow to the right size for the location you have. Keep in mind that without pruning, even though a tree is called a dwarf, it still may grow to be twelve or fifteen feet high.

Citrus and avocado trees will need at least 8 hours of sun a day and a good source of water. Avocado trees are notoriously messy and like to have the leaves they shed in the late winter left on the ground to act as mulch.

Do your homework to make sure that the time and effort you put into planting a new tree will pay off with lots of rewarding fruit in the years ahead.