Light. Plant in full sun, in the warmest spot that does not stay wet after summer rains.
Water. Water every other day the first week, then 1–2 times a week for two months. For three years, water twice a week in dry spells. Avoid drought stress during bloom.
Soil and feeding. Avocados cannot take flooding or poor drainage; on wet sites, plant on a 2–4 ft mound. Feed 3–4 times a year after the first year with Citrus and Fruit Trees fertilizer.
Size. Listed at about 30 ft. Florida avocados can reach 30–65 ft; a few pruning cuts each year keep one under 15 ft.
Pruning. As a late variety, prune after the danger of frost has passed. Keep the lower branches.
Problems to watch. Choquette resists scab. Root rot strikes flooded trees, and laurel wilt has killed many South Florida avocados.
Good to know. A Guatemalan–West Indian hybrid with type A flowers, recommended for home planting. It is moderately cold tolerant, to about 25–30°F.
Sources: UF/IFAS EDIS MG213: Avocado Growing in the Florida Home Landscape · UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Avocado
