can avacoda trees stand cold weather?

Question

i live in tennessee and i have an avacoda tree.will it servive a tennessee winter?

Answer 1

No. That's why they fly south for the winter.

Answer 2

Deep planting and subsequent soil mounding around the trunk are the best assurances that the avocado will survive a severe freeze, even if the top is completely killed. When a severe freeze is being forecast, mound additional soil around the trunk for extra protection, then water thoroughly two or three days before the cold weather is expected. Young trees can be draped (not wrapped) with a blanket, quilt, tarp or even plastic during the freeze event. The corners of the covering should be pulled outward and anchored to the ground--it is not necessary that the covering reach to the ground. Any additional practical heat source under the tented tree will probably save even the leaves. Examples include incandescent lights, decorative lights, electric heaters and camp lanterns or stoves.

Answer 3

It is important to choose a cultivar that is hardy in your area. Mexican types are the best choice for colder regions. Plant above a slope for air drainage, or near the house for added protection. In youth, protect with rugs, towels and such spread overhead on a frame. For further protection heat with light bulbs and wrap the trunk with sponge foam. These measures also permit tender cultivars to become established in borderline locations; established trees are much hardier than young ones. The upper branches can also be top worked with hardy Mexican types, which will protect a more tender cultivar on lower branches, as well as serving as a pollinator. Harvest fruit before the frost season begins. Cold-damaged fruit turns black. Avocados are often in bloom at the time of frost and the flowers are killed, but the tree tends to rebloom. This is especially true of Mexican types.
Hard freezes are not to an avacado's well being. Keep avacados in pots in those locations and move outside only when weather permits.
...jj

Answer 4

It depends on how low the temperature drops. Generally it can survive in the wintertime, but there's always the possibility that a particular winter will be colder than normal, or simply that there might be a really cold or windy night, which if it's cold enough, it might kill the tree. So, I think it's a good idea to keep it in some kind of large pot so you can take it inside during blizzards or really cold weather.

Answer 5

No, they need a warmer climate like California or Florida. Even then on very cold nights for these regions a wind machine is used to keep the air circulating so the trees and fruit don't freeze.

I've lived in Southern California on a 500 acre avocado ranch. I love eating avocados.

Answer 6

No. I used to live in South Texas and had a couple Avocado trees in the yard that were old and very tall. One winter we had a freak cold snap and the temp dropped to 17 degrees. It killed both trees.

Tennessee gets that cold almost every year.

Answer 7

Avocado tree is more of a warm climate tree. But is depends on the type of tree too. Some types can be killed by the frost and others can regenerate after being almost killed. Check the site that I listed if you want to know more.

Answer 8

The avocado is a native of Mexico and Central America. I doubt it can survive your winter weather. Take a look at the article linked below.

Answer 9

Sorry Jimmy, I've lived in So.Florida all my life and raised Avocados and citrus fruit, it just gets too cold. However, check with your agricultural extention office (yes, you do have one) or the Univ.of Tenn. I found a hybreed species of apple tree that grows and bears fruit here in So.Fl. and into the Bahamas. It's possible there's a hybred Avacado tree just waiting for you. Good Luck, Jimmy ! THOM

Answer 10

Avocados are native to Central America and Mexico, and as such, require a mild climate. You could leve them in pots and bring them inside for the cold weather.

Answer 11

Florida avacado's... No!

California Avacado's... Yes, better equipped, but not too, too cold. California has a milder climate.

Either way, try covering your trees in large insulated plastic bags in the winter months. Even old sheets. It keeps them from freezing just like a human..