Q: I planted two new four-foot avocado trees in the last two weeks. Some of the leaves are turning brown and falling off. I am in zone 9. I am hand watering twice a week with two gallons of water ...

Avocado trees need good sunlight and proper watering and nutrients to thrive. ... One of your photos shows brown leaf tips, which indicates possible salt exposure.

Look for branches that are crossing or rubbing together and prune the weaker one of the two. Thin branches in the center of the avocado tree to open up the tree’s structure, allow sunlight in, and ...

Q: I planted an avocado stone from a store-bought fruit a few months back, and to my delight, it has started to shoot. Will I need to prune it as it grows? A: Growing avocados from a stone is a ...

It prefers sandy, acidic soil (6-6.8 pH) and can also vary widely in its density, growth habit and leaf shape. In North Florida, avocado trees that can tolerate our cold winter temperatures can ...

Q: I planted two new four-foot avocado trees in the last two weeks. Some of the leaves are turning brown and falling off. I am in zone 9. I am hand watering twice a week with two gallons of water ...

Avocado trees thrive in humid environments of 50% or higher and prefer warm weather that ranges from 60°F to 85°F. Most homes are typically within the right temperature range, but may need to ...

Q: We have an avocado tree that is more than 20 years old and over 20 feet tall. It gets sun mid-afternoon to sundown. The tree is located in between a grass lawn & an in-ground swimming pool. We ...