Where To Prune An Avocado Tree? How to find a node. | Ask Scott

I've discussed pruning avocado trees before on Scott Grows an Avocado Tree - but many people have asked me 'where do I actually make the cut?'

In this video, I explain where to first prune your avocado tree. That includes finding the node on your avocado tree and where exactly to prune it in relation to the node.

Nodes are important! They contain meristematic tissue which allows it to continue growing after pruning. Watch this video to be confident in where you prune your avocado tree - giving your avocado tree the best change to grow to be healthy.

[margaretcassidy]

Now I know where to prune my Tree. Thank you very much.

[ritabeitz]

Hey, Scott, I’d like to see examples of the avocados that you have previously pruned. I’d like to see the improved trees and how they branched out. Thanks

[kaualopesrodrigues]

Wow I don't even like avocados but I like your channel so much that I'll grow an avocado tree for my grandma :)

[ETena]

Oh my goodness, I watch many videos on this topic and was still not 100% sure if I was going to do it right; I was scared to kill my newly growing avocado plant. But after watching your video I am sure to do it and am not scared to just do it. Your video was educational and precise! Very simple and good for viewers like me!! Thank you Scott!!!!

[pjnpruq]

I must have viewed over ten videos before seeing your vid. FINALLY!!! Someone who not just explained about the node and internodes but who also showed HOW TO prune for the best results. Thank you so much for the clear and concise information!

[ronniechampagne]

Thank you! You’ve given me the confidence to prune mine. It has 5 beautiful leaves at the top and none along the stem so I didn’t think I could prune it, but now I’m happy to know that I can! Poor things going to be a stick for a few weeks lmao…

[kirag]

I took your advice last year on pruning avocado seedlings and my seedling now has 6 branches!

[J.C.Clements]

You're like Avocado Jesus. Thank you so much for all of your helpful content!

[saamor]

Thank you so much for the explanation, everything was so clear and informative! This is exactly the video I was looking for!!!

[frana]

I've watched your videos about avocado trees and you speak in a simple clear language. Thank you for providing information that I can understand.

[johnkollias]

Hello Scott, I'd like to note that you can keep avocados in water basically indefinitely if you like them that way. There is no need to transfer in soil provided that you change the water every week or so and if you add a little fertilizer in the water! They get used to living that way, they just do not grow to become trees!

[xxpgwfxx]

I love that vase that’s holding the seeds so well for this avocado germination where do you find one of those?

[Kais.]

Do you know, or have you experienced differences in growing an avocado from smaller and larger seeds? Is a larger seed better? or vice versa. Love the channel

[JBx]

My avocado has got to 80cm and only just started to branch in two. I can see a tiny bit of budding about half way down as well. I've never pruned it as I never even thought of the need. I'm too scared to cut it down now! And I quite like the tall spindly structure so far.
If it's better to have it branching lower down, then why does nature make it grow tall and spindly with no intervention?

[AmandaSmith-qpfn]

Scott, so excited I found your videos! I have an avocado tree that’s about 4 years old and it’s probably 2.5’ tall. In a large pot and still getting new leaves. But tall and skinny and leaning. How can I get the most out of my sweet little tree and not kill it?

[jsh]

Thank you! I wasn’t sure if it was alright to cut off all the leaves

[praveensnaveen]

Can we replant the internode discarded ? Will it produce another avacado tree ? 🥑

[nicholinehepner]

I currently was given an avocado tree that is spindly and about 3 ft tall. It’s held up by a stick can I prune it still? It’s about a year old… 4:51

[outwestaz]

Can I cut just above the node even if no leaves will be left on the stem? I grew one in the kitchen and it didn't get a whole bunch of light so it became long and thin with just leaves on top. Thanks you do a great job. Arizona good vibes to you.

[illuvination]

Thanks for the Video! Quick Heads up - you referred to two videos that are going to be linked in the description but forgot to put them there!