Avocado trees are divided into three main types: Guatemalan, Mexican, and West Indian.
Mexican Avocados
Mexican varieties are the most cold tolerant and need protection for the foliage at 20°F. Mexican types are the
least salt tolerant and are typically grown in California.
These avocados are Mexican avocados: Mexicola Stewart Zutano
Guatemalan Avocados
Guatemalan varieties are
in between the other two. They're popular in
Texas because they're relatively cold and salt tolerant.
These avocados are Guatemalan x Mexican: Bacon Hass Little Cado
West Indian Avocados
West Indian varieties are the least cold tolerant, and need protection at 32°F. West Indian types are the
most salt tolerant and do very well in
Florida. Select the avocados that suit your soil and climate. For the best pollination, plant a tree with A flowers and one with B flowers. We explain the flower types
here. Watch our
Growing Avocados video for planting, pruning, and harvesting tips -- and enjoy your homegrown avocados in so many ways!
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Valeri, sounds like you would be better off talking with a local nursery as I am not familiar with growing conditions in Georgia.
Hello!
Which variety would you recommend for north GA. Our climate is not as wet and salty as Florida, but we do have very hot summers and mild winters. In January, we may get a freeze, but those are rare.
Can I grow a guacamole tree in N.C. in a large container indoors in the winter? Thank you!
Beth, it really depends on where you live in North Carolina. Avocados can live in zones 8-10 (depending on the type that you choose). I would talk with a local nursery and get their take on growing avocados in your area.
Hello.
Thats a great list, but what about Europe? Spain ?
Thx.