This plant sprouted in a spare pot that had a little soil in it. There are many Birch trees around here, but I am pretty sure that it is not Birch. So, I am wondering, what kind of seed did the wind blow into this pot, and is now growing?
No, I did not plant anything in that pot. (I do have an Avocado tree growing on the patio though.) I assume it's a seed that was blown there by the wind, or dropped by a crow.
Perhaps it is some kind of nut? Squirrels like to stash things in pots. I've had a couple of walnut seedlings appear that way; wouldn't have know what they were if I hadn't pulled one up and found the shell still attached.
Taking your word for it, today I transplanted that tree into a larger pot. As I was doing that, the ball of soil, what there was of it, fell apart. Inside, was an avocado seed. So . . . it is, indeed, an avocado. However, I am still baffled how it got there. And the fact that it grew on the north side of a fence (in shade all day) and with no water except the few times it rained makes it more amazing that it seems to be doing so well. Hopefully, the transplant doesn't shock it and it continues to thrive. Next question, what to do with it? Anybody in these forums want an avocado tree, newly sprouted (Spring 2024)?
I am really enjoying this thread, trying to picture how fierce the wind must have been to blow an avocado (Persea americana) seed into a pot where it thrived against all odds. Now, you trying to foist this amazing survivor onto anyone who will take it. Too funny for words.
I'd like it to have a good home, and I can't do it. I've already got one a few years old that is eight feet tall and bumping against the ceiling. I've got that one posted to give away in these forums too. There is no way I can bring that one indoors this winter, and have it fit under the ceiling, let alone put a grow light above it. But if I leave it outdoors this winter, I'm pretty sure it would freeze. So, if anybody can give these plants a good home, they are welcome to them.
