Persea Americana - avocado (Square vase 16x16x22 cm)
Persea Americana - avocado (Square vase 16x16x22 cm)
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Evergreen tree characterized by large, leafy foliage. The dark, smooth bark cracks in mature specimens. The leaves, up to 20 cm long, are entire, oval or lanceolate in shape. The fruit, between 10 and 20 cm long, is a drupe with green or black skin depending on the variety and with yellow-green pulp. The Avocado fruit is very rich in unsaturated fats, especially oleic acid, and has the world record for the fruit with the fattest pulp. Thanks to its sweet and delicate flavour, it is used in many culinary preparations, the most famous of which is guacamole, a delicious Mexican sauce to flavor meats and vegetables. The plant can reach a maximum height of 15-20 meters.
Pedoclimatic needs
It adapts to any type of soil, as long as it is well drained and not excessively calcareous. It prefers volcanic, deep, fertile soils with a good organic substance content. During the dry season it benefits from regular watering. The plant is sensitive to cold and can be grown outdoors in climates where temperatures do not drop below 0°/-2°C for long periods. It can be grown outdoors in citrus climate.Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Persea Americana
Family: Lauraceae
Altezza della pianta: 160-180cmcm