Name: Avocado ‘Pancho’ (Persea americana)

Average Landscape Size: 15–25 ft tall x 10–15 ft wide

Sun Requirements: Full sun

Water Needs: Moderate; requires good drainage and regular watering while young

Deer Resistance: Low

Fertilization & Pruning: Fertilize monthly in spring and summer with a citrus or avocado fertilizer. Prune lightly in late winter to shape and encourage strong branching; avoid heavy pruning.

Detailed Description:
Avocado ‘Pancho’ is a Mexican-type avocado well adapted to the Gulf Coast climate. It grows into a small to medium evergreen tree with glossy foliage and produces medium-sized green fruit with rich, creamy flesh. ‘Pancho’ shows better cold tolerance than many avocado varieties, surviving light freezes common in our area, though protection is recommended in severe winters. Best performance comes in full sun with well-drained soil and regular moisture during establishment. An excellent choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, or as a specimen tree that provides both beauty and fresh fruit.