{"product_id":"zutano-avocado-tree","title":"Zutano Avocado Tree - Persea americana","description":"\u003ch3\u003eZutano Avocado Tree (Persea americana)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zutano avocado tree is a vigorous, open-branched variety that brings fresh homegrown fruit straight to your backyard. This cultivar produces beautiful green, pear-shaped avocados with a mild, buttery flavor perfect for salads, spreads, and smoothies. Buy a Zutano avocado tree online and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own premium fruit year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your Zutano in a prominent sunny location where its airy, spreading canopy becomes a striking landscape focal point. This tree works wonderfully as a specimen plant in Mediterranean-style gardens, tropical settings, or dedicated fruit orchards. Its open structure provides dappled shade, making it an excellent choice for backyards where you want both visual interest and productive harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 25–30 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 15–20 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Vigorous\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Regular, deep watering; moderate once established\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile soil\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 9–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Produces abundant harvests of mild-flavored, versatile avocados\u003cbr\u003e• Naturally open canopy creates an attractive, airy garden presence\u003cbr\u003e• Hardy and adaptable to various climate conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Surprisingly low-maintenance once established in the right location\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a sunny site with well-draining soil and dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball. Position your tree so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground surface, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly to settle the soil. During the first few years, provide consistent deep watering to establish a strong root system, then transition to watering every 1–2 weeks based on rainfall. Prune young trees to develop structure and improve airflow, and apply a balanced citrus-avocado fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during the growing season while reducing feeding in fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":45814252863674,"sku":"21375","price":296.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/zutano-avocado-tree.jpg?v=1777509679","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/zutano-avocado-tree","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}