{"product_id":"1-grafted-avocado-marcus-persea-americana-live-tropical-fruit-tree-12-24-tall-early-fruiting-sweet-zapote-fruit","title":"1 Grafted Avocado Marcus (Persea americana) – Live Tropical Fruit Tree 12”-24” Tall, Early Fruiting, Sweet Zapote Fruit","description":"Enhance your garden with the Grafted Avocado Marcus (Persea americana), a live tropical fruit tree standing 12”-24” tall. Known for its unique pumpkin-like shape and sweet, caramel-flavored zapote fruit, this grafted tree ensures early and consistent fruiting. Perfect for tropical and subtropical climates, it thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil. Ideal for home gardens or orchards, enjoy delicious avocados in just 3-4 years with this resilient and low-maintenance starter plant.\n\nGrafted Avocado Marcus: Combines disease resistance and early fruiting for reliable harvests\nUnique Appearance: Pumpkin-like shape with glossy, dark green leaves providing an elegant garden focal point\nEarly Fruiting: Begins producing sweet, caramel-like zapote fruit within 3-4 years\nCompact Size: Starter plant arrives at 12”-24” tall, ideal for small to medium gardens\nTropical Resilience: Thrives in warm, tropical and subtropical climates with full sun\nHigh-Quality Fruit: Produces large, delicious avocados perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, and culinary creations\nLow Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established and resilient to environmental stressors\nVersatile Planting: Suitable for ground planting or large containers for patios and small spaces\nSustainable Choice: Grafted trees ensure consistent fruit quality and genetic traits from parent trees\nEasy Care Instructions: Regular watering, balanced fertilization, and occasional pruning promote healthy growth\n\nCommon Name: Grafted Avocado Marcus, Zapote\nScientific Name: Persea americana\nUSDA Zone: 9–11\nColor: Green (Foliage), Brown (Fruit Skin), Creamy White (Fruit Flesh)\nSoil Type: Well-draining, rich in organic matter\nSunlight: Full sun to partial shade\nWatering: Regular deep watering; drought-tolerant once established\nPlant Form: Grafted fruit tree\nPlant Habit: Tree\nFoliage: Evergreen, glossy dark green leaves\nPlant Type: Tropical fruit tree\nHeight \u0026amp; Size: 12”-24” tall starter plant\nClimate: Tropical and subtropical\nFeatures: Early fruiting, sweet and nutritious fruit, ornamental foliage\nUses: Fresh fruit, culinary applications (juices, smoothies, desserts), ornamental landscaping\n\nGrafted Avocado Marcus, Persea americana, Tropical fruit tree, Sweet zapote fruit, Early fruiting avocado, Live avocado tree, Marcus pumpkin variety, Tropical garden plant, Avocado starter tree, Persea fruit tree, Sweet avocado fruit, Low maintenance tree, Home orchard avocado","brand":"FaithFolkStudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51599380742465,"sku":null,"price":217.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/809325d9-il_fullxfull.6583932339_7jak.jpg?v=1775997705","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/1-grafted-avocado-marcus-persea-americana-live-tropical-fruit-tree-12-24-tall-early-fruiting-sweet-zapote-fruit","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}