How to prune an avocado tree to encourage bushy growth Speaking from experience with my own indoor avocado, these plants can quickly shoot up, leaving a long, bare, spindly stem.

Steinkopf recommends choosing an organic fertilizer if your avocado tree is at the point where it can possibly fruit. Pruning Needs Only prune when needed to contain the size of your tree.

Growing an avocado tree is tricky and patience-testing as it can take years to fruit. These tips will give you the best shot at success.

In the past, I have written about how to properly prune trees. To add a little bit of interest, I thought perhaps it would be beneficial to show examples of poor pruning and the reasons why these ...