Avocado Seedling – Persea americana Live Plant | 15+ Inches Tall | Grown from Seed Bare Root Shipping | Tropical Fruit Tree | Ready to Plant

Grow your own avocado tree with this 15+ inch Avocado Seedling, grown from seed and ready to plant.

Avocado (Persea americana) is a nutrient-rich tropical fruit known for its creamy texture and buttery flavor. This young tree is perfect for gardeners who enjoy nurturing fruit trees from the seedling stage and watching them mature over time.

This plant is shipped bare root (no pot) to reduce shipping weight. Roots are carefully moistened and wrapped to protect them during transit.

Each plant is naturally unique in shape and fullness.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 Live Avocado Seedling
✔️ 15+ inches tall
✔️ Grown from seed
✔️ Bare root (roots wrapped and protected)
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Avocado
Botanical Name: Persea americana
Plant Type: Evergreen fruit tree (seed-grown)
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining sandy loam preferred
Planting Time: Spring after last frost recommended
Mature Height: 15–30+ feet (smaller with pruning)
Spacing: Plant at least 10 feet from structures
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect below 32°F
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Growing: Yes (large pot with excellent drainage required)

Seed-grown avocado trees may take several years to produce fruit and can vary slightly from parent fruit characteristics.

🌿 Planting & Care Highlights

• Choose a warm, sunny, wind-protected location
• Avoid heavy clay soil; plant on a mound if needed
• Dig hole twice as wide as root ball, same depth
• Water consistently but avoid soggy soil
• Mulch around base, keeping mulch away from trunk
• Protect young trees from strong winds

For container growing:
• Use a large pot with drainage holes
• Allow soil to partially dry between watering
• Repot and root prune as tree matures

During colder months, consider additional protection from freezing temperatures.