[Arid_gardener] Re: transplanting an avocado tree

[Dick Gross]

Do you mean another address, Maureen? If it is not doing well where it sits, 
it is likely due to some cultural need not now being satisfied. Its chances 
of survival may be better where it is.

At five years old, transplanting would cause it to suffer severe shock that 
could be fatal even if transplanted by a professional with good equipment 
but, at best, the transplant is always severely set back and recovery is 
slow.  I have found that one is usually way ahead to start over at the 
desired location with a new healthy tree no older than three years.

In my limited experience, the new tree will always soon catch up to and 
overtake the transplant.

The neglected Mexicola might surprise you if better care is given it.

Dick Gross, MGV
University of Arizona Maricopa County
Cooperative Extension

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Maureen Moss" <maureen at moss-pultz.com>
To: <info at crfg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 12:22 PM
Subject: transplanting an avocado tree


>I have a Mexicola avocado tree that has been neglected. I want to  move it 
>to another area where it will get better care. The tree has  been in the 
>ground for about 5 years and is about 5' tall by 5' wide.  I would like to 
>know if it's Ok to transplant it, and how to best do  this.
> Thanks,
> Maureen Moss