Tree Size

• Avocado trees can grow up to 60 feet in height, but the average height is 30 feet. An an avocado tree trunk measures 12 to 24 inches in diameter.
  
  

Where Do They Grow Best?

• Avocado trees grow best in areas with mild winters. The top producers of avocados in the world are Mexico, California, Israel, South Africa and Florida.
  
  

Soil Types

• Loose sandy soil or decomposed granite produces the healthiest trees. Avocado trees must also have a proper drainage system in order to survive.
  
  

Types

• Guatemalan avocados are pear-shaped.avocado image by Simone van den Berg from Fotolia.com
  
  West Indian avocados are round and can weigh up to 2 pounds, while Mexican varieties are the smallest, weighing only 6 to 10 ounces. Guatemalan types are medium in size and pear-shaped.
  
  

Threats

• Squirrels and rats will strip the fruit from the trees. Caterpillars infest the blooms, flower clusters and leaves.