A medium-sized deciduous tree valued for its nutritious nuts, featuring fragrant pink or white blossoms in early spring and attractive feathery foliage. Highly drought-tolerant once established, making it excellent for arid and Mediterranean climates.
Popular cultivars include 'Nonpareil' and 'Marcona' (prized for larger kernels and flavor), and 'All in One' and 'Carmel' (self-fertile varieties suited to home gardens). Early blooming types like 'Merced' are useful in regions with late frosts.
