Haas avocado's falling from tree?

[WindyCityDJ]

Here's an odd question that my father had regarding his tree's............ He's noticed on a single tree an issue that is causing the hanging avocado's in various stages of growth falling from the tree. Upon closer inspection it appears that in a cluster of avocado's a few a bumped up against each other and the stem of some of the avocado's appears dried up with some bruising on the fruit, but aside from that the fruit is ripe and ready to pick. Aside from any insects or over/under watering does anyone know what may be causing suck an issue?

I tried to explain it as best as I could, coming from my dad. But if more details are needed, I can always find them out. Thanks!

 

[ch woodchuck]

Not knowing the tree's history...off the top of my head?....Summer drop of immature fruit is normal on avocado. Some varieties drop fruit in June, others drop in July and August. Fruit drop, called abcission, is a natural process since the tree sets more fruit than it can support.

 

[WindyCityDJ]

Thanks ch woodchuck!