Name: Persea americana 'Don Juan' (Don Juan Avocado)
Average Landscape Size: 15–20 ft tall × 12–15 ft wide; can reach 25 ft if unpruned; upright, oval habit
Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily for best fruit production
Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture, excellent drainage essential
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–10; cold-hardy variety suitable for our area
Fertilization & Pruning: Citrus/avocado fertilizer 3 times yearly; light pruning after harvest
Detailed Description: This Don Juan Avocado produces some of the largest avocados you can grow in Texas! This cold-hardy variety is specifically selected to handle our Houston-area winters while producing big, delicious fruit. This 3-gallon size gets you started on the path to homegrown avocados in just a few years. Keep it 15 to 20 feet or let it reach 25 feet for maximum production. The fruit size is impressive, and knowing you're growing your own avocados right here in the Houston area is pretty amazing!
Name: Persea americana 'Don Juan' (Don Juan Avocado)
Average Landscape Size: 15–20 ft tall × 12–15 ft wide; can reach 25 ft if unpruned; upright, oval habit
Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily for best fruit production
Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture, excellent drainage essential
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–10; cold-hardy variety suitable for our area
Fertilization & Pruning: Citrus/avocado fertilizer 3 times yearly; light pruning after harvest
Detailed Description: This Don Juan Avocado produces some of the largest avocados you can grow in Texas! This cold-hardy variety is specifically selected to handle our Houston-area winters while producing big, delicious fruit. This 3-gallon size gets you started on the path to homegrown avocados in just a few years. Keep it 15 to 20 feet or let it reach 25 feet for maximum production. The fruit size is impressive, and knowing you're growing your own avocados right here in the Houston area is pretty amazing!