Zutano Avocado Tree – Persea americana Grafted Live Tree | 1–2 Feet Tall | Ships in 6” Pot Cold Hardy Variety | Early Season Avocado | Backyard Orchard Tree

Grow your own fresh avocados with this 1–2 foot tall grafted Zutano Avocado Tree, shipped in a 6” nursery pot and ready to plant. Zutano is known for its cold tolerance compared to many other avocado varieties, making it a popular choice for marginal growing areas.

This early-season variety produces medium-sized green fruit with smooth skin and mild, pleasant flavor. As a grafted tree, it will produce true-to-type fruit and begin bearing sooner than seed-grown avocado plants.

Zutano is also commonly used as a pollinator for other avocado varieties, helping increase fruit production in backyard orchards.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live grafted Zutano Avocado tree
✔️ Height: approximately 1–2 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 6” nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Zutano Avocado
Botanical Name: Persea americana ‘Zutano’
Plant Type: Evergreen fruit tree
Growth Stage: Grafted young tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering
Fruit Type: Green skin, medium size
Flavor: Mild and smooth
Harvest Season: Early season
Mature Height: 15–30 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Cold Tolerance: More tolerant than many avocado varieties
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes (large container recommended as it grows)

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun and protect young trees from hard frost. Avoid overwatering and ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.