This fruit-bearing tree has a dense, broad crown of large, glossy dark green leaves and an attractive silvery trunk. This is an evergreen tree that consistently sheds its leaves throughout the year, but still maintains a full canopy year round. The edible fruits, the Avocados, follow small inconspicuous green flowers.
The colour, size and shape of the fruit depends on the variety, but the flesh is usually light green. In the right conditions (warm, frost-free climate) they will fruit prolifically, so share them around with friends and neighbours, you'll be the most popular person in the street.
This tree has the added bonus of having an attractive appearance and it can provide quite deep shade. A great tree when grown in the right conditions and given the care it needs.
NB. For the best cropping, it's best to have two trees for cross-pollination.