Avocado tree (forum)

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I bough my dwarf avocado tree 2 months ago. Haven't planted it out yet just waiting a few more weeks for the chance of frost to be minimilised. I have no new leaf growth as yet but amazing amounts of flower buds. Is this common on such a small avocado tree to have so many flower buds without any leaf growth? Should I be cutting of the flowers to encourage the growth of new leaves? In what way will it affect the tree if I was to cut them off? I'm just a bit concerned the tree may concentrate too much on the flowers and the rest may start to suffer.
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Time: 9th July 2017 12:42pm

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Markmelb says...
Its doing what it normally does at this time of year as that grafted bit is from a mature flowering specimen- snip off each flower stem about 1cm above its base - NOT THE WHOLE LOT AT FLOWER BASE - Because new leaves will come from there and you could totally stuff it up for maybe another year.I would personally let it do full cycle of flowering - leaves going yellow from carb uptake - leaf drop and new stem leaf growth late spring - pull off any set fruit if any.

Time: 10th July 2017 11:58am

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Concerned says...
I will let it flower full cycle. Sounds like that is the best way. This puts my mind at ease, thank you for your help.

Time: 11th July 2017 10:41am

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