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Avocado Trees In Arizona

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17 Feb 2022
Trimming Avocado Trees
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Avocado Trees In Arizona

Is it possible to grow avocado trees in Arizona? Yes, it is!

This post will cover:

  • Best avocado trees for Arizona’s climate.
  • Best site to plant the trees.
  • How to plant avocado trees.
  • Watering the avocado trees.
  • Fertilizing the avocado trees.
  • Pest control.

Best Types Of Avocado Trees In Arizona

There is a wide variety of avocado trees, but some will do better in different climates. With the extreme heat of the Arizona desert, choosing the right avocado tree is crucial. Mexican and Guatemalan avocado trees tend to do the best in the valley of the sun.

Avocado Tree Site Selection

This pertains to where you plan on planting your avocado tree. Choose an area that is protected from the wind and has fast draining soil. This means a sandy soil type is better equipped for avocado trees than clay. Make sure to prep the soil in the area before planting the tree. Mix in some compost to ensure available nutrients. The should end up being half sand and half compost.

Plant the tree in an area that receives sunlight in the morning and shade in the evening. Avocado trees do not enjoy being exposed to harsh sunlight during the hottest parts of the day in the afternoon. Try to plant your tree on the east side of your lawn.

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Planting Avocado Trees

To properly plant an avocado tree, dig a hole 2 to 3 times the width of the container and the same depth. Before placing the tree in the hole, saturate the hole with water and wait for the water to drain completely. After the water has drained, you can now place the avocado tree in the hole.

Gently pack in the mixed soil, compost and sand around the root ball. Next, create a little berm or moat of raised soil surrounding the base of the plant with soil and fill it with water. This should be about 4 inches high, which helps contain the water so it can be delivered to the root ball.

Watering Avocado Trees

During the growing months (mainly spring), you will need to give the tree a good soaking at least once a month. The hotter months will call for a good soaking twice a month. Then, you will need to irrigate the avocado tree for a few hours to push the salt away from the root ball.

Fertilizing Avocado Trees

Standard fertilizers with salt or sodium should NOT be used for avocado trees. These ingredients can harm the tree’s growth. It is recommended to use fish emulsion at least once during the growing season. Fish fertilizers are safe and typically available at local nurseries.

Avocado Tree Pest Control

Thankfully, avocado trees do not have any natural pests since they are not native to Arizona. Check with your local nursery if your tree is encountering any sort of unexpected pest issues.

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13 Jan 2022
Caring For A Sago Palm Tree In Arizona
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Caring For A Sago Palm Tree In Arizona

Sago palm trees are well suited for the unique climate in Arizona. Below is a how-to guide for sago palm tree care.

Taking Care Of A Sago Palm Tree

Ash trees are often a great addition to your yard when it is already filled with sago palms. Featuring large fronds, comparable in size to palms, these sago palms are cycads that are very closely related to conifers. Sago palms will grow in the 8, 9 and 10 zones of the USDA plant hardiness. Full mature sago palms can grow up to ten feet tall.

Planting A Sago Palm Tree

Where should you plant your sago palm tree? Well, these palms tend to grow the best in areas with a moderate amount of shade. If the plant receives an excess of sunlight, sunburnt foliage can occur. With partial shade, however, the leaves can grow larger. Sagos also need soil that drains well. Too much water, though, can cause issues with rot. The ideal planting conditions are a partly sandy site with a mix of compost.

Watering A Sago Palm Tree

You only need to water this plant when the soil is dry. Younger sago palms do appreciate regular irrigation. Typically, watering the plants every 5-7 days when there is little to no rainfall is ideal. Well established sago palms are usually drought resistant and will require rare waterings.

Fertilizing A Sago Palm Tree

Fertilizing the plant once per year in the spring time should be enough to keep it healthy. For this process, use one tablespoon per square foot of a 10-10-10 recipe for fertilizer. Put the fertilizer around the base of the palm, nearly 8-9 inches from the palm. Then water the fertilizer in. New foliage should appear as a healthy green color.

Sago Palm Tree Issues

These palms trees are extremely resistant to pests and diseases. Waterlogged soil resulting in root rot is one of the more common issues with sago palms. Properly watering the plant with a well draining soil should solve the issue, though. Sago palms can tolerate very low temperatures, but some foliage may die if the temperature drops below 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pruning A Sago Palm Tree

Pruning is really only needed as a decoration of the sago palm. You can remove the cone from the palm carefully as long as the growing point beneath it remains undamaged. If left in place, the cone could fall off as new foliage begins to develop. If older foliage becomes tatty, cut it close to the trunk as soon as the new leaves unfold.

Treating A Sick Sago Palm Tree

The sago palm is sick when it starts yellowing. When nutritional deficiencies are present, feed the palm houseplant fertilizer every month. If the sago palm is indoors, try hand picking them off or placing it outdoors, allowing natural predators to eliminate the yellowing.

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