Do Avocados Have Invasive Roots

Avocado trees (​Persea​ ​americana​, USDA plant hardiness zones 10 through 12) produce a shallow, aggressive root system, making them susceptible to rot and infection from flooding and damage from surface activities.

Do avocado trees have destructive roots?

Avocados are not particularly destructive as tree roots go, but keeping ANY tree as far as possible from all concrete and masonry is always wise. Also, avocados are quite thirsty trees.

Can you plant avocado tree close to House?

If you have soil that doesn’t drain well, work in sand or other gritty matter to increase its drainage. Also, you need to leave 8 to 10 feet (2.5 to 3 m.) from buildings and up to 30 feet (10 m.) of space apart when planting avocado trees.