Can you grow avocados in Zone 5?

A: The avocado tree is a tropical plant that grows in warm climates (Zones 9-11) in the United States. (The Chicago region is in Zone 5.) An indoor avocado plant will most likely never bear fruit but can be grown as a nice foliage plant.Click to see full answer. Then, what zone does avocado grow in?It is possible to grow avocados in the United States in certain conditions. The best growing zones for avocado trees are U.S. hardiness zones 9 to 11. These zones are frost-free and have relatively even climates.Secondly, can you grow avocados in the Midwest? Avocados are not frost hardy and will not survive the cold winters of Midwest Illinois. They grow in the landscape in tropical and subtropical regions. In Midwest Illinois, grow avocados in a large container and bring them indoors to a sunny location during the winter. Similarly, how cold is too cold for avocado trees? West Indian avocado trees sustain severe damage at any sub-freezing temperature. Guatemalan avocados are hardy down to 26 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the cultivar, and Mexican avocados are the most cold hardy, able to withstand temperatures in the low 20s.Are avocado trees Hardy?Avocado trees fall into one of three possible races, or subspecies: West Indian, Guatemalan, or Mexican. Of the three races, the West Indian type is the least tolerant to cooler climates, and the Mexican – and some Mexican hybrids – are the most cold hardy.

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