Good plant, mediocre results — what went wrong with my Avocado Tree

Avocado Tree is clearly a great plant — I can see that from other people's results. Mine has been decent but not spectacular, and I think I know why.

I underestimated the importance of formative pruning in the first three years to build good structure in the early stages and paid for it. biennial bearing producing a heavy crop every other year also knocked the plant back at a critical point. It lives in an orchard with mixed varieties for cross-pollination which is probably not quite right but it's the best I can do in my space. long productive lifespan of decades with good management is visible but muted. blossom opening in spring requiring frost protection gave me hope — there are glimpses of what it could be. Three stars for now with potential for four.