Brogdon Avocado Tree – Persea americana Live Air-Layered Tree | Approximately 3 Feet Tall Cold Hardy Variety | Florida Favorite | Rich, Buttery Flavor

Grow a reliable and cold-tolerant avocado variety with this Brogdon Avocado Tree, approximately 3 feet tall and propagated through air layering.

Brogdon is a highly regarded variety known for its rich, buttery flavor and smooth texture. The fruit features thin, purple-black skin when ripe and creamy yellow flesh inside. It is a popular choice in Florida and other warm regions due to its adaptability and improved cold tolerance compared to many tropical avocado varieties.

This tree is air-layered, meaning it is propagated from mature wood to maintain true-to-type fruit characteristics.

With proper care, Brogdon can become a productive backyard fruit tree and an attractive evergreen addition to your landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 Brogdon Avocado Tree
✔️ Approximately 3 feet tall
✔️ Air-layered for true-to-type growth
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe shipping

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Brogdon Avocado
Botanical Name: Persea americana
Plant Type: Air-layered evergreen fruit tree
Flower Type: B-Type
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
Mature Height: 15–25 feet (smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Fruit Skin: Purple to dark when ripe
Flavor Profile: Creamy, rich, buttery
Cold Tolerance: More cold-hardy than many varieties
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Growing: Possible while young

Brogdon performs best in sunny, well-drained locations and benefits from cross-pollination with an A-type avocado for increased fruit production.

🌿 Planting & Care Highlights

• Plant in a sunny, frost-protected location
• Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot
• Water regularly during establishment
• Mulch around base, keeping mulch away from trunk
• Protect young trees from hard freezes

Allow time for the plant to acclimate before fertilizing or heavy pruning.