Russell Avocado Tree – 1 Ft Tall Grafted Live Plant in 6 inch Pot

Overview

Bring the tropics to your backyard with the exceptional russell avocado tree. This listing is for a healthy, 1-foot tall, grafted live plant, meticulously grown and ready to thrive in your garden. The ‘Russell’ variety is highly prized for its distinctive fruit, easily recognized by its elongated, gourd-like shape and smooth, green skin. Originating from Florida, this avocado tree is known for its vigorous growth and consistent production, making it a fantastic addition for both seasoned gardeners and enthusiastic beginners. Grafting ensures that your tree will produce fruit true to the ‘Russell’ variety and often leads to earlier fruiting compared to seed-grown trees. Enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own fresh, creamy avocados, perfect for a variety of culinary uses.

The russell avocado tree is a sub-tropical plant that flourishes in warmer climates, offering both ornamental beauty and a bountiful harvest. Its glossy green leaves provide an attractive backdrop in any landscape, while the promise of delicious fruit adds an exciting dimension to your home gardening efforts. With proper care, this young tree will establish itself and grow into a productive specimen, providing you with a steady supply of its unique and flavorful avocados. This particular variety is gaining popularity due to its reliable yield and the appealing characteristics of its fruit, making it a must-have for any avocado enthusiast looking to grow avocado at home.

Key Benefits

Investing in a russell avocado tree offers a multitude of rewards, from the joy of homegrown produce to enhancing your garden’s aesthetic appeal. This particular variety stands out for several compelling reasons:

• Unique Fruit Characteristics: The ‘Russell’ avocado is famous for its long-neck, gourd-shaped fruit, which adds an exotic touch to your harvest. This distinctive shape also often means a larger fruit size compared to some other varieties, providing more delicious avocado per harvest.
• High Yield Potential: Known for its productivity, the ‘Russell’ variety can provide a generous amount of fruit once mature, ensuring you have plenty of fresh avocados for your culinary creations.
• Grafted for Reliability: Our grafted avocado plant ensures genetic consistency with the parent tree, meaning you’ll get the true ‘Russell’ characteristics. Grafting also promotes earlier fruiting and better disease resistance compared to trees grown from seed.
• Delicious Flavor Profile: The fruit boasts a rich, creamy texture and a delightful flavor, making it excellent for guacamole, salads, sandwiches, or simply enjoyed on its own.
• Ornamental Value: Beyond its fruit, the russell avocado tree is an attractive evergreen, providing lush green foliage that enhances the beauty of your garden or patio.
• Self-Pollinating Tendency: While cross-pollination can increase yields, ‘Russell’ avocado trees have a tendency to be self-pollinating, meaning you might still get fruit even if it’s the only avocado tree you plant.
• Adaptable Growth: This tree can be grown in the ground in suitable climates or in large containers in cooler regions, allowing more people to grow avocado at home.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

To ensure your russell avocado tree thrives and produces abundant fruit, consistent and appropriate care is essential. Upon arrival, gently acclimate your 1-foot tall plant to its new environment. If you live in a suitable climate (USDA Zones 9-11), you can plant it directly in the ground. For cooler regions, plan to grow it in a large container that can be moved indoors during colder months. Avocados prefer a location with full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Good air circulation is also beneficial for preventing fungal diseases.

When it comes to soil, the grafted avocado plant requires a well-draining medium. A sandy loam or a specialized citrus/avocado potting mix works well. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much moisture, as avocados are highly susceptible to root rot. Water your ‘Russell’ avocado tree regularly, especially during dry periods and when the tree is young. The goal is consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Check the top few inches of soil; if it feels dry, it’s time to water. Reduce watering in cooler months. Fertilize your long neck avocado tree with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for citrus or avocado trees, typically 3-4 times a year, following the product’s instructions. Young trees benefit from more frequent, lighter applications.

Protect your young russell avocado tree from strong winds and frost. In colder zones, bring container-grown trees indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F (4°C). Pruning should be minimal in the early years, focusing on developing a strong central leader and good branch structure. Remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches. Monitor for common pests like avocado lace bugs or mites, and address them with appropriate organic or chemical controls if necessary. With proper attention to these care guidelines, your tree will grow into a robust and productive specimen, providing you with delicious fruit and allowing you to grow avocado at home successfully for years to come.

Size & Details

This offering is for one healthy russell avocado tree, measuring approximately 1 foot in height from the base of the soil. It is a grafted live plant, ensuring the true characteristics of the ‘Russell’ variety and typically leading to earlier fruit production. The tree comes securely shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot, providing a stable environment for its roots during transit and allowing for easy transplanting upon arrival. The ‘Russell’ avocado trees are known for their moderate to vigorous growth rate, and when mature, can reach heights of 15-20 feet in optimal conditions if planted in the ground. However, they can be maintained at a smaller, more manageable size through regular pruning, especially when grown in containers.

The distinctive fruit of this long neck avocado variety is typically ready for harvest from late summer through fall, depending on your specific climate and growing conditions. Expect the fruit to be elongated and gourd-shaped, often weighing between 1 to 2 pounds each. This grafted avocado plant is a fantastic investment for any home gardener looking to enjoy fresh, unique avocados. It is shipped with care to ensure it arrives ready to be planted in its new home, whether that’s a sunny spot in your garden or a large decorative pot on your patio. With its 1-foot initial height, it’s a perfect starter tree, providing a head start on growing your own delicious avocado supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this russell avocado tree get? A: This young tree is 1 foot tall upon arrival. When mature and planted in the ground, a ‘Russell’ avocado tree can reach 15-20 feet tall, though it can be kept smaller with pruning, especially in containers.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The russell avocado tree is a sub-tropical outdoor plant best suited for USDA Zones 9-11. In cooler climates, it can be grown outdoors in a large pot and brought indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does my grafted avocado plant need? A: This tree thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce the best fruit.
• Q: What condition will the tree arrive in? A: Your 1-foot tall russell avocado tree will arrive as a healthy, live plant, securely shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot with its root ball intact and protected.
• Q: Is this a self-pollinating avocado tree? A: ‘Russell’ avocado trees are considered Type B flowers and tend to be partially self-pollinating. While planting another avocado tree (Type A) nearby can increase yields, it often produces fruit on its own.
• Q: When can I expect fruit from my long neck avocado tree? A: As a grafted plant, it may start producing fruit in 3-5 years, though some can fruit earlier. The main harvest season for ‘Russell’ avocados is typically late summer to fall.
• Q: What is the best soil for a russell avocado tree? A: Avocados prefer well-draining soil, such as a sandy loam. A good quality potting mix designed for citrus or avocado trees is ideal for container growing. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
• Q: Can I really grow avocado at home with this tree? A: Absolutely! With proper care, sunlight, and protection from cold, this grafted ‘Russell’ avocado tree is an excellent choice for growing your own delicious avocados at home, either in the ground or in a large container.
• Q: How often should I water my young avocado tree? A: Young avocado trees need consistent moisture. Water regularly, allowing the top few inches of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
• Q: What are the unique features of the ‘Russell’ avocado fruit? A: The ‘Russell’ avocado is best known for its very distinctive long-neck, gourd-like shape, smooth green skin, and creamy, flavorful flesh.