Pruning an avocado tree is only bad if you do it wrong. Here's how to prune your tree properly. Pruning an avocado tree can be bad or good, depending on when and how you wield your pruning shears.

A: I admit it can be confusing, but there is a significant difference between topping a tree and pruning to control size.

Q. Many times I have read, “Never top a tree!” I have also read that we should keep fruit trees at 8 feet for easy picking.

About five years ago, I planted an avocado pit in a common area landscape island in the parking lot, which has since grown to be a lovely tree. I came home yesterday and noticed one of the ...

And the avocado experts recommend keeping avocado ... but there is a significant difference between topping a tree and pruning to control size. Topping (sometimes called “heading”) a tree ...