An avocado seedling will grow at a rate of 30 inches (76 cm) per year until it reaches its mature size. This makes them very quick growers relative to other plants. Most avocado trees will grow 40–60 feet (12–18 meters) tall though indoor plants max out around 8–10 feet (2.4–3 meters) tall. An avocado seed will generally reach a fully mature tree size by 15 years old. This can change a bit if your tree winds up growing to the maximum possible height of 80 feet (24 meters) though.
Do Avocado Trees Grow Quickly?
Most varieties of avocado trees can grow at a rate of 2.5 feet (76 cm) per year. This makes avocados among the fastest-growing tropical fruit trees. It will only take around 15 years for an avocado seed to grow into a full-sized tree of 40–60 feet (12–18 meters).
- Avocado fruit trees are very fast-growing, shooting up at a rate of 30 inches (76 cm) per year.
- Your avocado tree should be fully grown by 15 years old.
Be sure to check your avocado tree every couple of months after planting. Make sure it is growing at a healthy rate and is producing new leaves. It’s important to grow your avocado tree in full sunlight to get the fastest, healthiest growth.
How Soon Do Avocado Trees Produce Fruit?
An avocado tree will begin bearing immature fruit by around 7 years old. By 10 years old, you should have regular avocado crops from a healthy tree. This process can be sped up with the process of grafting. A grafted avocado tree may begin bearing fruit after only 3–4 years.
- Mature trees will begin bearing fruit between 7 and 10 years old.
- A grafted tree may begin bearing fruit within 3–4 years.
Avocado trees will also bear fruit for their whole lives. That said, their crops will begin to diminish as the tree gets older. Avocado trees can live for 200–400 years, but they may not bear much fruit worth harvesting by the end of their lifespan.
What Month Do Avocados Grow?
The best months to plant an avocado tree are March through June. However, avocado trees grow year-round and do not have a dormant period. This means continual growth in both the summer months and winter months.
- Avocado trees grow year-round but are best planted from March through June.
- Avocado fruit generally grows between late winter and early summer.
Mature avocado trees will bear healthy fruit starting in late winter and continuing until early summer. This can change a bit depending on the type of avocado tree and your climate. Be sure to only grow avocados in warm regions with plenty of sun and mild winters.
How Can You Make an Avocado Grow Faster?
A baby avocado tree will grow its fastest when it has ideal conditions to grow. A healthy avocado tree needs full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day). Additionally, sandy soil with mild acidity will make for the best growth. Make sure you have a well-drained soil type for excellent drainage. Soil that drains properly will prevent root rot and other avocado tree diseases.
- Provide 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Plant avocado trees in loose, sandy soil that contains decomposed granite or sandy loam.
- Avocados prefer temperatures of 60–85°F (16–85℃) and a moderate humidity level (around 50% humidity).
- Provide your young avocado with at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week.
An avocado plant is tropical so it needs warm temperatures with decent levels of humidity. Lastly, your young avocado plant needs 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water every week as it grows. It will need more water as it gets larger and larger though. You should also add a layer of mulch in the tree’s root zone to help retain soil moisture.
How Tall Can an Avocado Tree Grow?
An avocado tree can grow to truly impressive sizes. The maximum recorded size nursery avocado trees grow to is 80 feet (24 meters) tall. However, most outdoor trees will reach a more reasonable height of 40–60 feet (12–18 meters) tall.
- Outdoor avocado trees can reach 80 feet (24 meters) tall.
- Most avocado varieties reach a maximum height between 40–60 feet tall (12–18 meters).
- Dwarf avocado varieties will only reach 8–10 feet tall (2.4–3 meters).
Some types of avocados, like the dwarf avocado tree, will grow considerably shorter. Dwarf varieties generally only reach 8–10 feet (2.4–3 meters) in height. This makes dwarf avocados ideal container plants. Their relatively short sizes meant they make attractive houseplants. Check out our guide to growing avocados indoors to learn how to care for a dwarf avocado tree.
How Long Does it Take to Grow an Avocado Tree?
As an avocado grower, you should know that it takes an avocado tree 15 years to reach its full size. This can change a bit depending on the variety of avocado tree though. Keep the following points in mind when it comes to avocado tree growth:
- Avocado trees grow 30 inches (76 cm) taller every year.
- Your avocado tree will begin fruiting at 7 years old.
- Most avocado trees reach their maximum height at 15 years old.
- Avocado trees grow year-round without a dormant period.
- Avocado fruit typically grows from the late winter months to early summer.
- The tallest an avocado tree can grow is 80 feet (24 meters) in height.
With proper care, you can grow the largest avocados possible. Be sure to take great care of your avocado tree and it will produce large crops of delicious fruit.