Growing an Avacado Tree from a Pit

Question
I have a good-looking avacado tree going in my yard, about three feet tall, that I grew from a pit. My gardener told me that it will not produce avacados. Is this true? And if true, is it true in all cases?

Answer
Hi Lisa,
Thanx for your question. Avocadoes should generally be self-fertile, meaning they can pollinate themselves and produce fruit however, fruiting will be much heavier if there is another avocado tree very close by for pollination. It takes 5-7 years for an avocado pit to grow into a tree and produce seed. Good luck.
tom

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