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Avocado tree

10 years ago

I have an avocado tree that is 4 years old. It looks healthy and seems to be growing well indoors. But it is tall and needs support to stay upright. I have looked at several sights that say for an avocado tree to do well and produce it should be more more bushy than just tall. I have gotten one blossom on it but it quickly died. I have pruned it off the top last year and it grew some stems but im afraid to prune it again and do it wrong. Any help from someone who knows what they are doing would be appreciated.

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tim45z10
10 years ago
Different species have different growing habits. Some tall, some branch out.

it won't fruit until you graft it. It looks like a nice tree to me.
fireduck
10 years ago
Yes, it will not produce good fruit (99% chance) unless it is grafted. Usually, a tree/plant becomes lanky because it is starved for light. That is most likely your problem. These trees grow in the tropics...where intense sunlight and moisture is high.
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tim45z10
10 years ago
Here are two different species of avo. A gift to me, so I have no idea to the type. Always outside.one is tall with no branches, giant leaves. The other short with branches.

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