Persea — 9 species
Botanical species in the genus Persea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Persea americana
Persea americana
Family: Lauraceae
Cultivation
Different forms of the plant can succeed in a range of climates, ranging from subtropical with occasional frosts to lowland and highland tropics, where it can be grown at elevations as high as 2,800 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 14 - 40°c, but can tolerate 10 - 45°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -4°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at -1°c.
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Persea duthiei
Persea duthiei
Family: Lauraceae
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know how hardy it will be in this country, though judging by its native range it is unlikely to succeed in any but the very mildest areas of the country. One report says that some provenances should be hardy in this country.
Full cultivation guide →Persea edulis
Persea edulis
Family: Lauraceae
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know how hardy it will be in this country, though judging by its native range it is unlikely to succeed in any but the very mildest areas of the country. This species is not in the IOPI list of accepted plant names.
Full cultivation guide →Persea gammieana
Persea gammieana
Family: Lauraceae
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know how hardy it will be in this country, though judging by its native range it is unlikely to succeed in any but the very mildest areas of the country.
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Persea schiedeana
Persea schiedeana
Family: Lauraceae
Cultivation
A plant of cool, moist, tropical areas, where it grows at elevations of 900 - 2,700 metres. Also succeeds in the subtropics. Requires a well-drained soil.
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Persea venosa
Persea venosa
Family: Lauraceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Often found in waterlogged soils in the wild. Young plants have a moderate rate of growth.
Full cultivation guide →Persea villosa
Persea villosa
Family: Lauraceae
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know how hardy it will be in this country, though judging by its native range it is unlikely to succeed in any but the very mildest areas of the country. This species is not in the IOPI list of accepted plant names.
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Persea willdenovii
Persea willdenovii
Family: Lauraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Prefers a well-drained soil. Established plants are drought tolerant.
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