Mazhar Botanic Garden

Persea americana Mill

Avocado tree

Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Persea
Species: americana
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000515
English name: Avocado tree
Arabic name: زبدية- افوكادو
Native: The Americas
Country: United States
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen tree grows to  9-20 m high leaves 12-25 cm long flowers greenish-yellow, fruit pear-shaped, fleshy, 7-20 cm long, single seed

The high nutrient and fat contents and texture of avocado flesh are useful for different cuisines, including salads and vegetarian diets.

Laurus persea L, Persea gratissima CFGaertn

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Texture: Chalk Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds -rootstocks
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 9 : 12
pH range: 5-5.8 tolerating 4.5-7.0
Located in: Fruits garden

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