OT- Gardening...Marta and others-Avocados

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Hey Guys,

I have a Avocado plant that I grew from a pit that is about 1 1/2 yrs

old. Last winter I threw it in the garage and gave up on it sprouting and when

we moved in April was surprised to find a Avocado tree in my planter...LOL.

Well, I am Heading to Atlanta For a quickie band trip Friday and hear the

temps are going to drop to 22 degrees or so during the day.

My question for you master gardeners....Is this...Do I leave it out and

let it acclimatize to the area and hopefully be able to transplant it one day

to a real tree out in the yard? Or do I bring it in and pamper it and make

it a house plant/ tree? I like both ideas, But wonder about killing it.Plus I

read that if they live long they can get 30+ feet tall. I wonder how fast

they grow? Anyone have any experience with avocados and know anything about

them? It is a pretty plant with deep green leaves and I read it is part of the

evergreen family. (I was wondering why the leaves didn't turn for the

fall....LOL) I'm kind of attached to my little avocado tree, it's a survivor

like me.

Mel