Little Cado Avocado Tree – Persea americana Live Grafted Plant | 18 Inches Tall | Tropical Fruit Tree Starter | Patio & Backyard Friendly | Easy to Grow
Little Cado Avocado Tree – Persea americana Live Grafted Plant | 18 Inches Tall | Tropical Fruit Tree Starter | Patio & Backyard Friendly | Easy to Grow
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Grow your own creamy, delicious avocados with this 18-inch live Little Cado Avocado Tree, a grafted variety also known as Wurtz, Wertz, or Minicado. This compact avocado tree is an excellent choice for patios, small backyards, and container gardening thanks to its naturally smaller size. Little Cado produces flavorful, green-skinned avocados and is one of the most popular avocado varieties for home growers. Each healthy grafted starter plant is carefully packed and shipped, ready to establish in your landscape or favorite container. You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Little Cado Avocado grafted tree
✔️ Height: approximately 18 inches
✔️ Shipped in nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, grafted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Little Cado Avocado, Wurtz Avocado, Minicado
Botanical Name: Persea americana
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical fruit tree
Growth Stage: Grafted starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (at least 8 hours daily)
Soil: Rich, well-draining loamy soil (pH 5.0–7.0)
Watering: Deep, infrequent watering; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings
Mature Height: 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: After arrival, place the tree in bright, indirect light for a few days before gradually introducing it to full sun. Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture, but keep it at least 6 inches away from the trunk to prevent rot.
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