Pruning an avocado tree is only bad if you do it wrong ... Dead or broken branches provide an entry point for pests and plant diseases to invade the rest of the tree. Prune them off as soon ...

Common pests that may bother an avocado tree include mites, caterpillars, borers, lace bugs, and thrips. Diseases include root rot, fruit rot, sun blotch, and cankers. Be alert to the presence of ...