Avocado Tree Day
Let’s talk about how amazing avocados are!
Did you know that Avocados are a fruit? Or did you know that ripe avocado can soothe sunburn? Avocados are widely popular throughout the United States and world. Here are some avocado fun facts to read about on Avocado Tree Day!
Avocado trees can get really tall
Avocado tree can grow up to 66 feet in height. That’s like 66 foot long sandwiches stacked on top of each other! Whoa!
They can help lower cholesterol
Avocados contain healthy monounsaturated fat that can help lower cholesterol and can help you have a healthier heart.
Mexico grows a ton (well, a million tons) of avocados every year
Mexico exports and ships out more than 1 million tons of avocados each year.
Avocados have multiple names
Some names for avocados are: alligator pear, butter pear, vegetable butter and midshipman’s butter.
Avocado trees last along time
Avocado trees can last over 100 years as long as they are treated properly and are in the correct climate.
There are a bunch of types/varieties of avocados
There are more than 500 varieties of avocado