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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 21, 2017
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    This is entirely impossible. More than likely a seed from another tree was present in the soil. Even if it were a grapfruit, they will revert back to a parent. In most cases it will not be a grapefruit, or even edible.

    I believe the tree to have a mistaken identity. If you can post pictures, I can see if maybe we can help identify it for you.

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    anth1225 on
    October 23, 2017
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    Thanks I don't need to post a pic. I told them the same thing that it wasn't possible and it started leading to an argument so I just dropped it and asked you.
    I was told that it wasn't possible to grow Avocado trees in Northern California Zone 9 because they are grafted onto a different root stock with scions. Is that true?
    Thanks

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 31, 2017
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    I believe that to be sufficient for most trees. Every tree will have a different spread, but that sounds like it would be suitable for most trees.

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    BushDoctor on
    November 6, 2017
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    Yes. I would apply dolomitic lime. This could very well be a calcium deficiency. Apply dolomitic lime to the area to provide this for the tree. It would also help to provide wettable sulfur to the tree to prevent any bacterial or fungal infeciton. Otherwise, this is not harmful to you. Here is an article for more information on the care of this tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-tree-growing.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 14, 2017
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    You should plant that immediately. It seems that what happened was that the terminal shoot sustained an injury at some point, and it died back. This would be the reason for the multiple shoots. Had this not happened, your plant would be at about 6-8 inches at this point. Now, the reason that the first shoot died off is likely to dirty or stagnant water. This should be changed every day, or every other day. It helps to have a little honey in the water, but you are passed that point now.

    The best thing would be to go ahead and plant this, and get it going. You will want to prune back to one main stem and try to keep it that way, as these will get overbearing and hard to care for when they bush out like that.

    This article will give you more information on growing avocados: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-tree-growing.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 15, 2017
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    This, mostly, depends on the age of the tree. It can take 10 years or longer to see fruit, although sometimes it can be sooner.

    Are you wanting a flower for fruit, or just to have flowers? Even if you do get a flower, it usually requires two separate trees to fruit. Male and female flowers do not often grow on the same tree. The exception would be if you have bought a certain cultivar that is self fertile.

    Here is an article for more information on these trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-tree-growing.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 17, 2017
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    It looks like you are in zone 10a while other parts of Los Angeles are in zone 10b. Here is the USDA map of California:
    http://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-california-usda-plant-zone-hardiness-map.php

    Here are the avocado articles you might be looking for:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/sprouting-avocado-pits-how-to-root-an-avocado-seed.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 29, 2017
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    This is normal. They are known to produce blooms in off season as well. This article will give you more information on proper care of these trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-tree-growing.htm

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