Although few avocado trees are dwarf trees, almost all citrus trees for home gardens are grafted onto dwarfing rootstock that keeps them more compact and proportionate to home gardens.

How to Grow Avocado Trees From Seed Starting an avocado tree from seed is a fun, simple project. However, it is important to keep in mind that seeds will not produce trees identical to the parent ...

Successful avocado propagation requires obtaining grafting wood from branches that have demonstrated high production of true-to type fruit, on healthy, vigorously growing trees.

In this situation you need to graft a different variety onto your tree, or plant another avocado tree of a different variety next to the tree you have.

Successful avocado propagation requires obtaining grafting wood from branches that have demonstrated high production of true-to type fruit, on healthy, vigorously growing trees. The best wood is ...

Hass wanted to use the seedling as root stock on which to graft other varieties of avocado tree buds. But the grafts did not take, and Hass planned to cut down the tree until his children ...

I don't know about you, but I'm an avocado fiend. I adore these delicious little fruits, particularly the rich, creamy Hass that's widely cultivated in California and parts of the Southwest. And ...

Look for branches that are crossing or rubbing together and prune the weaker one of the two. Thin branches in the center of the avocado tree to open up the tree’s structure, allow sunlight in, and ...

How do you convince a tree it's years-maybe even decades-older than it really is? Rayonier's genetics research team does it by using a technique called top grafting.

Growing avocados at home is not only a rewarding hobby but also a sustainable way to enjoy fresh produce. Whether you have a ...