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Is it safe to trim an Avocado, Tree, I live in the south, Texas is my State, and it is still Hot in this area.

I have a lot of Avocado trees in all sizes, I guess i have a green thumb, so I started to plant them, and they keep Growing, but now, I do not know if it is safe to trim their Branches. Any advice out there to someone who knows about this vegetable Plant, Is greatly appreciated.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    generally you only trim the lower branches of an avocado tree. They're a very soft wood and as they age the lower limbs tend to droop. When they get close to the ground, so the leaves, wood or fruit will touch, cut the limb off completely. You can seal the cut with tar made for trees.

    One good web site, easy to read, is better homes and garden (WWW.BHG.COM). Lots of information on avocado trees including fertilizers.

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