When to Plant and Prune Avocado Trees? | Ask Scott

[@FiandRin]

I’ve pruned two young avocado trees after watching your last pruning video and they’re getting new growth now :) thank you!

[@vastya.3255]

how long did it take to see new growth? it’s been a week and nothing ..

[@nishchithajain]

@@vastya.3255 sometimes it takes months.. we just wait until it sprouts

[@vastya.3255]

@@nishchithajain uodate: so 4 new white roots started growing at the top, so i didn’t kill it but it’s almost winter over here so i’m scared it wont have enough sun to sustain the damage still, however at a place where a very tiny leaf was growing from and halted because of the big top leaves, the leaf fell off two weeks ago and now a red nub is growing from it, still very small, 1mm in size, but i think it’ll be a new branch!

[@nishchithajain]

@@vastya.3255 give it sometime please. Also I'm not sure about the weather over there but if you think it's not getting enough light, please use artificial lights...

[@Aar0nDown]

I just pruned my avocado tree recently and now I need to repot it because the plants outgrown it’s current pot, can I repot it even though I pruned it? Or should I wait for new growth to appear before reporting? I am growing it with grow lights, roots are coming out of drainage hole so I know that it definitely needs a repot, I just want to do what’s best for the plant, but I’m not sure what procedure to do first

[@Fallen_Venus]

I've watched a few videos and decided to hard prune my little indoor plants. I was too anxious to remove every leaf so just left one leaf on each plant. I'm worried now as some videos show you need to leave a few leaves on but I see you've pruned hard too...so fingers crossed. My plants were healthy and doing well so I'd be gutted if I've killed them! Update...plants are doing well!! Lots of little side shoots and leaves coming through 😃💪🌱

[@gerardshorticultureculture7579]

Man Scott if I could get warm weather all year I'd definitely have one in my yard!

[@jgsgarden4787]

You can still grow your avocado trees from indoors. I live out in zone six and take out my avocado trees out side every summer and then bring them in around fall, it works.

[@austinflake3938]

So pleasant. Your music represents your demeanor well.

[@danhelms1147]

I’m super super thankful you were able to take the time out into answering my questions and even made a video on it!! you’re super great and super smart!! This was a perfect video and answer for my question! Thank you so so so much!!!

[@BudderBean]

Also THANK YOU for being what KZbin was meant to be ❤️ So glad I stumbled upon your channel !

[@alyssahoffmann9826]

Can you propagate the pieces you cut off? Like add them to water and they will root and grow another tree?

[@sorudesarutta]

Unfortunately they don’t work that way I think

[@MatthewBurton-it5vf]

Id try to chili dog method the plant before you cut it n half

[@domg6889]

Thanks for all your videos. They are wonderful and informative. I am growing about a 10 trees in water, 1 in a pot, and there are 10 more on the way. I've been pruning modestly; thank you for giving me the confidence to prune brutally.

[@izarasleuwaegen2690]

Help?! I have an avocado tree that, I don't really know how old he is, but definitely older then I think 4 years. But it's still really long and thin, it sprouted in a dark place, I was very young and had never before been able to grow something from a seed, so I put this pit i found in some dirt left it on a window shel (the thing that's attached to windows that's like a mini table (my English is still in progress)) when it dis not sprout I think I did not wanted to look at it anymore so I guess I placed it in the (very dark) garage, forgot about it and then all I rember is one day finding something green in a pot. I loved it and it grew in a long long thin stick. I didn't think much about it, again I never even knew if avocado's grow from bushes or trees, and it got really big leafs but as it grew the leafs would lose their grip and fall, but while my tree was losing leaves that looked perfectly healthy to me it also sprouted new ones on top. It's been that way for many years, I am sure it had sufficient sunlight because it got sunburns and i my mum moved it to a more shadowi place, with I think just indirect light. It is very possible it now longs for more light though but I'm a little scared of throwing them in a shock. Wich i already did once, replanting them in a way to large pot. Come to think of it I never have repot them since. Can I still prune them after all these years, do I best leave them alone, I really don't know. Maybe it helps to report that they had to struggle with mealybugs. Please help they're looking rather silly now

[@Sobepato87]

Ok.. you are the best at explaining the pruning and transplanting process of an avocado. I don't remember when I started my avocado seeking in water, but I do know it was before Christmas. We are now in mid May, and I haven't pruned it once. I was ready to transfer it to soil but wasn't sure to prune instantly. Thank you. I hope I don't murder it. 🙃 🥑❤️🥑❤️🌱❤️🥑❤️🥑

[@caryssonford]

Thanks for the video Scott, I was wondering when to plant my tree in soil but now I know I should prune it first!!! Thanks!

[@nexminute9880]

whoa! who knew one could learn so much in such a short vlog 😊Thanks mate! you’ve earned another subscriber 👌🏼

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

Thank you for the kind words! Enjoy ☺️🥑

[@tommasovaleri3811]

Hello, thank you for your helpful videos. How often should I prune my avocado tree after the first time?

[@GreenArt4]

After about a year with no new leaf growth, and with the tree basically losing all the leaves, it suddenly came back to life again with new leaves! Since it's basically a long twig now, I pruned it. Hopefully it'll be back stronger than ever now!

[@GreenArt4]

Btw I've sent you some pictures on Instagram a little while ago!

[@emilymoncada2929]

Thank you cause no other video(s) were really good at explaining. Pruned my young avocado that I still have in water & will be moving it to a sunnier place in the house.

[@AngelaSmith-sx9rq]

Hi Scott, thanks for the video, it answered my questions. I was wondering where did you purchase the glass vase that you have your avocado plant in. I love it and want one 😊

[@tonyreddin-gd3ug]

Hi Scott, I live on Costa del Sol & picked a bunch of avocados from the trees in front of my house last October. I put them in tissues & placed them in a washing up bowl in a warm cupboard. I planted them in soil at end of January & kept them inside until recently. One is 67cm tall, some medium height & some very short. When should I cut the tall ones down to encourage lower leaf growth & should the bulb be visible on the plants to get more direct sunlight? The temp here now is about 11-15 at night & 15-25 during the day. Thanks Mate 🙏😎

[@neildrayton7270]

Great information Scott, could I prune young saplings now in Darwin? Thanks

[@metaturnal]

2:20 does it just look like it or did you manage to get three stems from a single seed? or are these simply three different plants? If it is indeed a single plant, may I know how you achieved that?

[@loras3169]

What fertilizer do you use for avocado? N-P-K ? Thanks :)

[@blightvoet]

I pruned my tree and it died. It was maybe 20cm and I trimmed above the node, but no luck. Thankfully I have others growing. Next time I'll ask you first! Thanks for your helpful information ☺️

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

Avocados can be fickle things! Hoping for more avocado success in your future ☺️🥑

[@ETena15]

Loved the chart! Super helpful!!!

[@Alex_Sarria]

Can you do a video on brown spots in avocado leaves

[@carolclover434]

Hello Scott, Thank you for all of the great information.

[@debragray1631]

I found that my young avocado was potted way too low....all the wsy up to the graft..when I bought it from the nursery. Plant it low..it won't grow...so true..repotted it to a bit larger pot and..plant it high...it won't die.....used a plant starter liquid to help with transplant shock...how long will it take for the leaves to green back up and stop looking droopy? 8a zone. Thanx, Debra

[@eaindraaung4610]

extremely helpful advice Scott, thank you for the video! time to prune my avocado now *cries*

[@tommeroth6468]

I'm growing my avocado tree in water I saw that you can keep your avocado tree in water I have it in a large canning jar do you have any videos like 🌱

[@Dara-ih6jq]

I’m finding that citrus cactus soil is ideal for avocado plants. You don’t even have to do anything to it just straight out of the bag. It is perfect for growing avocado plants because it’s a very well dreaming soil since it’s made for citrus and cactus. Those plants do not like wet roots, so it’s perfect for a once or twice a week watering routine for an indoor plant. I’ve used my moisture meter and at around 3 to 4 days it needs watering so about once or twice a week depending on the season soil took my transplants from water extremely well. The plants have been super happy since day one they never got any shock or needed to acclimate. They have just been happy happy happy plants. I’m using the miracle grow Citrus/cactus/ soil I highly recommend 10/10 2 months in with zero issues.

[@petLoving-d9m]

I just planted my avocado seed and it has grown to 12 inches. I live in Tampa FL and we have great growing weather. When should I prune this very young tree. Should I wait now because I just planted it 3 weeks ago. It is very healthy. I sing to it every day.

[@taniaeyden5715]

Will my avocado survive without the pit?it fell and broke off the root and stem

[@lvenir4702]

Hello there, thank you for this channel (infos, care, mood). One more question, tho: can I prune my Avocado REALLY down below, so that it branches lower? And can I do so multiple times (while saving at least the previous prune point)? My goal is to have a really small and bushy avocado plant, that grows fruit in the smallest window of time, possible.

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

Hey! Thank you for the kind words 😊 Pruning as you describe will cause it to become bushy! Though it probably won’t speed up the rate at which it produces avocados - the wood needs to mature, which takes time. Though grafting can speed up the process. Sounds great regardless - all the best!

[@lvenir4702]

@@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree Thank you. Keep the awesome work up! Cheers from italy

[@deboramelfi3227]

Hello, can I ask how you pruned your plant? Are you from Italy?

[@aimee3613]

Where should I prune my avacado plant in water if it’s 25 cm tall, but only has leaves at the top 5cm? Do there need to be leaves for there to be nodes? My plants only 2-3 months old but has grown quite fast

[@RU-rf5bk]

It’s kind of amazing that Scott has an entire channel about Avocodo trees but it looks like he doesn’t have any that are more than a few years old and are about 3-4 ft tall. I gotta find a video about 6-7’ tall trees.

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

Ask and thou shalt receive kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn65k4Gjbp1-m7Msi=iaxZLXRbBdFSW5xI (My eldest is ~7 years old and as tall as me) I’m not in a position to plant into the ground at the moment, so they won’t realise their full growing potential. What are you after in particular?

[@hosnakachooee92]

Hi! I had a question about my avocado plant. I germinated my seeds before putting them in water and now they have grown tall and have leaves. The problem is that that roots are too long for a pot, they are about 32 cm tall, including the seed, and I can't find a long pot like that. Can I trim the roots a little or is it not okay? I don't want my plant to die so I'm just making sure. Thanks!

[@LadyLoully]

Is there such a thing as pruning too late ? I started growing mine in may and they're pretty tall now so i was going to prune them but since it's autumn, should I wait for spring ?

[@HelloMyNameIsDreamer]

I'm in the same situation. It's been a couple of years, did you prune it? Was it ok?

[@LadyLoully]

@@HelloMyNameIsDreamer I cannot remember, I probably didn't do it in the end

[@alyssavega4099]

I love your videos! So helpful and informative as a first time plant mom 🍃 thank you thank you

[@petLoving-d9m]

I just watched the rest of this video and got an answer but need to know is Aug 1st to late to trim my young tree?

[@Charm-313]

I transplated a plant from water to soil and it started to wilt. Can it be saved?

[@shannonh3975]

Hi Scott! Thanks so much for the video! My avocado plant is only a few months old and about 1 foot tall. But it seems to have stopped growing with two large leaves at the top that are still green but getting a bit droopy (it looks exactly like this emoji 🌱 lol) I also grew it in a wine bottle so I have a single long but fairly thick root. Should I prune it and/or do anything to encourage more roots?

[@kyriemychalczuk7003]

Scott! Thank you!

[@PattyWatson-f3w]

My plant is about 2 years old, and is growing very well. It's 5' tall, and has 2 well-leafed branches about 2/12' long. I would like the trunk to grow a bit thicker and sturdier. Should I prune from the top, and both branches?

[@Aar0nDown]

What about avocado trees that you just recently pruned but want to repot? Should I wait for new growth to appear on top before repotting or could I just repot immediately regardless of pruning? my tree is in soil has been in soil for a year, just pruned a few days ago to encourage branching I left two leaves on the plants so the plant can still do photosynthesis . Just recently noticed that my tree has out grown it current pot. I also grow my tree with grow lights. Any helpful information regarding my question welcome.

[@carlosperezsala3353]

Thank God

[@Kiyarose3999]

Great, just what I needed to know, well explained,thanks, I’ve got 4 Avo plants on my window seal, one is about 2 feet tall, with only a bunch of leaves at the top, that are curly and just don’t look v happy. So I’ll now prune the plant halfway up the stem, then perhaps the leaves will be better?

[@sallyjace5846]

How long does it take for the leaves to start growing? Please help me.

[@3DNightmare]

Scott THANK's for all the info... Doing the Zip-Loc bag method has been the Best for me (((Very very new))) at this, have 3 "White" Roots an 1 GREEN thick root. Is this the TREE Stem & should point up when planting in Soil..? again Scott Thanks for all You Do. WelderX

[@ABD5667]

What if I want my plants to grow tall a couple of metres first to become trees. Would it be better to wait for them to get the height I want and then prune to encourage to grow new side branches

[@alexapitre7213]

Hey ...I did my 1st prune about 6-8 months ago and this is what my avocado tree looks like now...can I or should I prune it again??? Or should I just put it in dirt!??? Thank you...

[@nels2555]

Hey Scott! I have pruned my avocado plat just once it really made a difference after a while. But now I am not sure about where to do the second pruning. I have tried googling and searching here on youtube but I only find how to do the first pruning. Would have loved to share a picture to you so you could help me. Thank you!

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

Hey Nels, that's a great question! It's up to you with how you want your tree to be shaped - I might have to make a video on this because there's lots to think about, but it won't be out for a while (because I need to wait for the trees to grow to show exactly how the pruning affected them!!)

[@LuisHernandez-rk2tp]

Hey scott are you planning on making some citrus tree care or tips??

[@emilyoster2320]

Is pruning a one and done Process or do you continue to prune it throughout the trees life time? I’m just curious when pruning is no longer necessary? Thanks love your videos 🌱 🥑 💚.

[@vastya.3255]

you continue by pruning little by little at the new growth until the tree grows massive. it keeps growing so if u keep it indoors, youll have to continue pruning to keep the plant in the desired size

[@mjbabicful]

When you say to avoid pruning in winter, does that apply to indoor avocado plants as well?

[@outdoors_life7544]

Hey Scott my Avocado plant is roughly 12” tall should I prune it back now? It’s it soil now. I’m nervous about pruning it…… And why is my main stem a reddish color? I see yours are all green…. Can u help me?

[@narinerobinson9675]

Yes I'm having the same problem. Been in ground for over 1 year leaves now and stalk looks black😢

[@paigehansen6491]

Hi! Do you only need to prune them once?

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

Hey hey! Initially - yes. I will prune once the tree is older and mature to shape and things, but that's not until the tree is quite a few years old :)

[@elcin1qrqtgccsguaea]

Thanks 😊

[@katscards8847]

I have two plants from seeds, ones doing great but other one the leaves are turning brown. Any ideas

[@gardeningtipswithvicky]

Steve, I f my avocado already 7 months in water, only 15 cm long...never grows longer so it's not reasonable to prune it even I will plant in March( I live in zone 11b )

[@randybeaumier]

Can we plant our avocado plant in the ground in Virginia?

[@melissarosespencer]

Please can you tell me why I need to plant the seed above the soil?

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

You don’t :) it can sit on top or underneath, so long as the roots are in the soil

[@lysandragriffith9398]

Can I cut my 10' Avocado tree shorter, to be able to reach fruit, & to promote more branches and thicker base?

[@seashellssugarbakeryoregon6412]

My plant is a little over two years old and I never knew that I needed to prune it early on. Can I still Prunet?

[@bluesight_]

have you ever tried low-stress training with an avocado tree as an alternative to a heavy pruning?

[@descendantofthe1stcrackhea566]

Hey hey Scott. My plant is in water and it grew to 30cm. I’ve just pruned it. Once it grows to to 30 cm again can I prune it again, wait for it to grow to 30cm again then transplant it into soil?

[@bunnya4097]

Hi I would like some help with my avocado seed ... on Nov 2021 I started a seed in a water container now it has grown with roots , do I have to cute it down some , it has to strong trunks and plenty of leaves, Other thing is when do I plant it in dirt...

[@KamrynnJune]

Hey there! HELP please quick question. My seed planted and sprouted in soil has grown very fast and is almost 12” tall now with 5 leaves at the top. Your video says wait 8 months to prune and also says prune at 12”. What should I do? It has grown extremely fast in just 6 weeks I kid you not. Please advise, thank you! Kiffany 1st time avocado Beginning of summer currently Using grow light indoor 3’ above plant Misting daily, watering maybe every two weeks, maybe

[@SM-mk4lj]

My 2 avocado plants are about 3 years old grown from seed. They are about 3 foot tall and only have a few leaves on top. Looking for help fertilizing and pruning

[@Grundewalt]

me too but I don't see many replies from other commentators much less from the channel. It is sad. I don't know what to do with a 3-4 y old avocado with some leaves at the top, I'd like it to branch but dunno bc pruning will leave it without any leaves.. I live in canada in a 5b zone , it is already in soil for several years and we bring it in for winter. So will it go back to having leaves? when this pruning should be done and where as it is now some 4 feet tall. thanks in advance to anyone that had this experience

[@Migastic]

So i am growing an avocado tree from seedling. It is about a year old and about 12inches tall or more. My question is that right now my tree's leaves are drooping, when should i prune? Now or? It recently had aphids too so its looking a little sad, should i wait to prune so it can recover or is now the best time for it to be pruned since it will have more energy to grow and stuff?

[@anthonyfarah9155]

what do i do if my seed is growing 3 branches from the root? can you make a video

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

Already done! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTYl3yJnZWoZrMsi=bPZCzgdZ2QKafrav

[@mohamedbella2652]

Thank you for your videos

[@soniagonzalez6283]

I have seed in water and I kind forgot about so the root couldn’t reach water so the root turned brown. Will it still survive 🥺

[@Karenapeach]

Hey Scott thanks for your video, very informative. I'm just wondering what you think of putting the pruned off parts of the plant in water to see if it will grow roots...? perhaps after removing one or two leaves so roots can grow from those points. I'm about to prune my baby tree which is a few months old, and will give it a try. Interested to know if anyone else has tried this...

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

Hello, and thank you! That's a great question - I've gotten it a number of times and I really need to try it. I haven't tried it myself yet - but I'd be very keen to hear how you get on when you try it!

[@Karenapeach]

@@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree Well... I put the pruned off shoot in water and it didn't work, it's become increasingly limp and dead looking, so I have thrown it away. The roots on the main plant however have grown a lot, but no signs of any stem growth though. The stem does seem much harder, which I hope is a good sign!? I hope it will grow back :( guess I have to be patient?

[@cherylnicholson2271]

Hi. I have an 18 month old indoor avocado plant that’s looking really healthy. I have pruned it twice but I think I might have done this wrong as my plant has branched off to one side! Can I hard prune it and take it back to half its size? (before it branches off to the side) or is it just safer to allow it to grow lop-sided? Many thanks

[@nancynance8268]

My tree is only about 2 months old grown from a seed in soil the entire time. The leaves are now crisp at the edge and all sunburned. Some of the bottom stem is also black right about the seed. Should I prune the entire thing? Or should I leave it and wait until spring/summer? Is it going to die? I’m in Los Angeles California.

[@nildaluzrodriguez]

What do you do with the leaves you prune?

[@michelledesouza1036]

Hi, I pruned my avocado sapling that’s still in the cup of water, a bit faulty. I pruned it much above a node. And now after a few weeks that node closest to the pruned spot as not shot up but the one below it has. And the plant looks odd now. Is this wrong what I have done? And how can I fix it?

[@colleenmarie6265]

What do you do with the cuttings?

[@brendabiddle2772]

I was wondering the same thing. Can they be replanted and grow and produce?

[@crankypantsish]

I have a potted leggy avocado stem with two leaves. It's winter now. Is it too late to trim it halfway now? Poor baby. I didn't know about pruning. I grew it from water and potted it correctly, but then bam it shot up and the leaves kept falling off as it grew taller.

[@twistysunshine]

Helpful advice!!

[@CasylumArts]

your audio is so lovelyy

[@yohannessebhatu5641]

then when and how you graftd ?

[@havi8945]

Should I prune immediately after planting my avacado

[@Wojciech-xh7kk]

Why avocados have those white spots on their roots when in water

[@williammclemore5503]

What happens if I grow four avocados in the same pot?

[@hussain0413]

I’ve pruned my 4 months old avocado plant while it’s still in the water, Is that fine ???

[@bebabx7]

my plant stem is thick < but not growing much in Hight

[@karinaprut1659]

Scott waiting for new video about avocado 😄

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

A new video is coming this weekend! 🥑🪴🌀

[@tangeli7434]

So you only prune once? In its life?

[@tanuja4280]

I have an avacado tree of about 7 year old..but it hasn't given a single fruit.....what remidies will you suggest ....for this

[@kirag9509]

Sometimes you need another avocado tree nearby! Or you need to attract more bees to your yard so they’ll carry other avocado tree pollen to your tree. Also, if you grew your avocado tree from a store bought avocado (seed), sometimes those seeds won’t grow to a tree that produces fruit (sad I know!)

[@Kdot-v8m]

His scott a very big fan ,is there a way i can contact you ,i have a avocado tree thats a few weeks old but its growing very tall ,can you show me how to prune

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

Hi there! Thanks for your kind words - you can find me on instagram @scottgrowsanavocadotree or by email, [e-mail]

[@julielevy1331]

​@@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree My avocado in water has roots that are multitudinous and close to 12 in Long. How deep of pot should I get to grow it indoors

[@sheilaphillips4611]

Will pruning cause my tree to get branches, it's 3 years old...???!!!! It hasn't got branches!!!

[@trinidadian79]

My avocado tree has multiple stalks, should I cut one off?

[@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree]

It probably means it has multiple trees in it - I’ve done a little bit of playing around with this and it seems that the best thing to do is to prune one of them back until it dies - otherwise the two trees will fight for survival, which may kill both 😅

[@Savannah-jd8sf]

Do you prune a avocado tree one time or

[@rosebrock3376]

Why did u chop the top off

[@icekamus78]

did I miss it or... when do we plant it?

[@Lwatcher-t9o]

Avocado Jesus is the best ✌🏻😉

[@fatrat69]

can a avocado tree grow in oklahoma? or am i wasting my time

[@griesspunch]

3:37 cosy cat moment

[@lovelife8968]

My tree looks like it's dying but the stem is still green. All the leaves have fallen off

[@Ftoyou2]

Avocado Jesus

[@hom0s4cer]

I've come to realise that putting your avocado seed directly into soil is way more easier and faster than to let it germinate in water.

[@giannialberghieri3937]

My avocado stopped growing after I prune it