Almond
Prunus dulcis
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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.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Central Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
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.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Almond grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Central Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
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.