Avocado (Persea Americana) is a perennial tree in the Lauraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Persea americana, commonly known as avocado, is an evergreen tree native to Central and South America, prized for its creamy, edible fruit.