Staff pick
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Lila Avocado
Persea americana 'Lila'
A Mexican-race avocado that stays genuinely small and takes cold better than most, with medium green fruit and rich flesh. A sensible pick for a small yard in zone 9a.
- RipensFall harvest
- USDA zones8b-10
- Mature size10 to 15 ft
- CategoryAvocado Trees
The cultivar name and the figures above are our best effort rather than a guarantee. We rely in part on what the nurseries we buy from tell us. What that means.
Understory layer
Full sun
Hardy below 20F
Grows well in a pot
Healthy fats
- Pick up in person. Collect free from Booth J57 at Renninger's Flea Market, 20651 US-441, Mount Dora, at the weekend, or from the nursery on a weekday by arrangement. We will confirm the details with your order.
- Local delivery. We deliver to the Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares and Umatilla area.
- Ship to me. Carefully packed and shipped from our Lake County nursery.
Growing Lila Avocado in Central Florida
Full sun. Stays compact enough for a large container in a courtyard. Excellent drainage is not optional.
