Orange and avocado are the most sensible fruit trees to grow in a sub-tropical urban environment such as Los Angeles. Given plenty of sun, both are relatively pest-free trees and produce dependably ...

University of Florida researchers say they've found more beetles that can carry a disease threatening avocado trees. The redbay ambrosia beetle considered the main carrier of laurel wilt is rare in ...

Q: We have an avocado tree that is more than 20 years old and over 20 feet tall. It gets sun mid-afternoon to sundown. The tree is located in between a grass lawn & an in-ground swimming pool. We have ...

Tree growers and researchers across Florida are continuing to try to reduce the harm caused by a decades-old disease that’s impacting avocado production. “A boat came into Port Wentworth, Georgia, ...

Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an ...

Patience is key for these tropical trees to bear their fruit Avocado trees (Persea americana) are a great plant to grow if you live in the southern tip of the United States or father south. These ...

On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone. This ...

The region's avocado acreage has dropped from roughly 26,000 acres in 2008 to about 13,000 in 2024. A combination of ...

Ricardo Sangüesa, a small avocado farmer, is staring out over a dry, cracked landscape. But he’s not in California; he’s in the Ligua Valley, in central Chile. Stray dogs wander through the empty ...