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Can You Grow Avocado in New York?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Avocados cannot survive frost — your winters will kill an outdoor tree.
Plant zones
New York last frost
New York first frost
Days to harvest
About Avocado
Avocados need frost-free conditions year-round and take 3-5 years to bear fruit from seed.
Outdoors only in Zone 9b-11. In colder zones grow dwarf varieties in large containers indoors near a sunny window — they will not produce fruit reliably indoors but make beautiful houseplants. Very frost-sensitive.
Gardening in New York
New York ranges from Zone 6b in New York City to Zone 4a in the Adirondacks. Western New York near Lake Erie has a unique microclimate excellent for Concord grapes.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Avocado in New York?
Avocados cannot survive frost — your winters will kill an outdoor tree.
What zone is New York?
New York spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Avocados in New York?
See the planting guide for Avocado — timing depends on your exact frost date.