Russell Avocado Tree – Persea americana Live Fruit Tree | 3 Gallon Pot | Approximately 3 Feet Tall Florida Variety | Long Smooth Fruit | Backyard Orchard Favorite

Elevate your garden with a Russell Avocado Tree, approximately 3 feet tall and established in a spacious 3-gallon pot.

Russell avocados are known for their distinctive long, smooth green fruit and creamy yellow flesh. This Florida favorite produces impressive, elongated avocados with mild, rich flavor—perfect for slicing, salads, and fresh eating.

With its glossy evergreen foliage and vigorous growth habit, the Russell tree makes a beautiful and productive addition to warm-climate landscapes and home orchards. It can also be grown in a large container while young.

This tree arrives healthy, well-rooted, and ready to continue thriving in your garden.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 Live Russell Avocado Tree
✔️ Approximately 3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe shipping

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Russell Avocado
Botanical Name: Persea americana
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical fruit tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining soil; slightly acidic preferred
Mature Height: 20–30+ feet (smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Fruit Type: Long, smooth green skin
Flavor Profile: Mild, creamy
Cold Tolerance: Protect from frost; sensitive below 32°F
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Growing: Suitable while young; large container required long-term

Russell performs best in warm, subtropical to tropical climates with ample sunlight and drainage.

🌿 Planting & Care Highlights

• Choose a sunny location with good drainage
• Water deeply but allow soil to dry slightly between watering
• Fertilize during growing season to encourage healthy growth
• Prune as needed to manage size and shape
• Mulch around base, keeping mulch away from trunk

Allow the plant time to acclimate before repotting or fertilizing.