Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this Reed avocado tree in my backyard, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. When I first got this little guy, I had no idea how tall it would get. I mean, I read online that they’re supposed to be “shorter” than other types, but what does that even mean, right?
Getting Started
So, I planted it, watered it, did all the usual stuff you do with a new plant. I didn’t think much about its height at first. I just wanted some homegrown avocados, you know? And I figured since it was a Reed, it’d stay manageable.

The Growth Spurt
But then, it started to grow. And grow. And grow some more. It was like it was trying to reach the sky. I started to get a little worried. I mean, my backyard isn’t exactly huge. After a while, I started looking up some more info. I saw some things saying they could get up to 37 feet tall! 37 feet! Can you believe that?
Time to Trim
That’s when I realized I needed to take action. I’m not about letting a tree take over my whole yard. I learned that you can actually keep these avocado trees pretty short if you prune them during the summer. So, I got myself a ladder and some clippers, and I started trimming. It was a bit of a hassle, to be honest, but I didn’t want to end up with a giant tree on my hands.
Success!
And you know what? It worked. I managed to keep it down to a reasonable height, under 10 feet, maybe even less. Now it’s not so intimidating, and it still gives me plenty of avocados. I’ve even been thinking about planting a few more close together to make a sort of avocado hedge. They say you can plant them like 5 to 8 feet apart, so that’s what I am gonna try next.
It was not as bad as I thought. It’s all about staying on top of it, I guess. If you’re thinking about getting a Reed avocado tree, just be prepared to do some trimming if you don’t want a skyscraper in your backyard.