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.

Before you get out the pruning saw or shears, here's what you need to know about pruning the trees in your yard.

A study by University of Florida Professor Ed Gilman suggests reducing the size of the canopy by trimming the long side branches. When trees are thinned, by removing the branches from the middle, the ...

Avocado trees have lovely foliage that can make for an attractive houseplant, but it's unlikely that you'll have a fruitful harvest anytime soon.

Here is a step-by-step guide to help you properly prune your trees before they start getting leaves.

One of Colorado's wettest summers has produced significant tree growth. That growth might have left trees looking gangly. Here's when to prune them.