Is the Sir Prize avocado tree an overgrown weed? Better options available

[@jesramos35]

Same here with a Sir Prize bought from Maddock nursery. Past two years no flowering while Gem, Bacon, Pinkerton, Reed are flowering every year. Will most likely stump and graft another variety on the Sir Prize.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Same, Maddock has great variety but for backyard others are better

[@AvocatDude]

I’ve got a Sir Prize, it’s.about 15 years old, every year it flowers profusely and it yields exactly 1 avocado in the same spot.. it’s a real head scratcher.. I’ve even tried squirting honey water to encourage pollinators. Lately I’ve had thoughts of yanking the whole tree out which I hate to do because it’s pretty good size it’s probably 15 x 8‘ wide….. been thinking about planting a Gwen I don’t have any room so if I took out the Sir Prize, I think I would plant a Gwen.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Graft other varieties to it and keep the roots working for you

[@williambutler4976]

Scott maybe you should top work it with a different variety.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I think thats the plan Bill

[@growyourownavocados]

I would do Hass, Zutano and Mexicola in those conditions. We deal with cold a lot in NorCal.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Its a possibility

[@growyourownavocados]

Modesto Jeff's obviously in Modesto fruits regularly. Perhaps it performs better in some areas than others? The fruit is excellent. But I can understand wanting a regular producer. I have one. I suppose I will see how it works out.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

its a well established tree, multiple grafting is a possibility.

[@growyourownavocados]

​Nice! I would do the same.

[@robertramirez8908]

Where was it purchased ? I bought a tiny one from 4 winds growers. It’s about 3 years old now. No fruit yet. This video makes me sad lol

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I got it from Maddock nursery in Fallbrook. They have a great selection and I would pivot to the GEM is you want a good tree.

[@DontStopReeling]

Aw man I got a sir prize as well lol now I’m gonna go inspect it for flower growth and if it has none it’s getting given away

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Graft to it

[@terrymoore1172]

i live north of four corners in Elsinore, what would be the best avocado to grow ? the one i have now is 2 years old and leaves are turning black, Thanks

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Try the GEM

[@terrymoore1172]

will do thanks

[@Ob1311-x8b]

👍🍺

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Hey Ben how you doing?