Who doesn't love a fresh bowl of homemade guacamole or a salad infused with the presence of smooth, creamy avocado slices? You may think that only those in tropical climes can experience this, but you'd be wrong: cold hardy avocado trees (Persea americana) can be grown anywhere that doesn't drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Better still, these trees adapt easily to being grown in containers, so in northern regions you can bring your avocado tree inside when snowy weather threatens. Cold hardy avocado trees are easy to grow, and they need little extra attention. They are self-fertile, too, so you can harvest their fruit even if you only have one tree. Here are a few more reasons to consider one for your own home today: