Planting avocado tree on a slope?

[TheWaterbug]

I keep hearing drainage, drainage, drainage is key for avocado trees, and I've read two separate guides that recommend "building up" instead of digging down.


But how does this work on a slope? There's really no practical way to build up that big a mound on a steep slope, especially on the downhill side.

[spaugh]

On a slope plant them level or a few inches above grade.  Mulch a big circle around it.  Then use a sprinkler than wets the entire area mulched area slowly enough to sink in without running off.

[Seanny]

If the tree is on a slope, there is no danger of the root crown getting flooded. So dig down to plant.

[beefyboy]

slight pitch always helps avocado trees,  mango as well.

[TheWaterbug]

If the tree is on a slope, there is no danger of the root crown getting flooded. So dig down to plant.

So I should dig down until the top of the root ball is more or less flush with the slope, as with a more normal tree?


Also, I've read that Mar-Jun is the best time transplant an avocado tree. Should I wait until then? Or can I get started now? I'm impatient!!!

[spaugh]

Dig a hole the size of the pot and then plant the tree flush.  It will be fine to plant now.  You are in a pretty moderate climate and the tree will grow well.  Just water it and it will have no problems.  Don't overthink it.

Heres a install on a slope at my house with irrigation running.  Few inches of mulch and water it and they grow fine.  Feed a fistfull of citrus/avocado fertilizer in a month after planting.