Almond tree grow and care – tree of the genus Prunus also known as Almond, Almond tree perennial deciduous plant and the seeds are edible and also used as ornamental plant for the bloom, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-11a.
Flower color white to pink and attract pollinators, bloom of almonds very impressive.
Almond fruit
Seeds cover with brown shell that over with green structure, the seeds are the edible part the taste can be bitter to sweet
Almond tree for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Almond tree growing and care:
Cool winter
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant
Is it necessary to graft in Almond tree?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Fruit is poisonous fruit when it’s not fully ripening (cyanide)
Planting season:
Winter, spring
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, Borer, mite
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Weak, dead and thin branches
Size of the plant?
3-10 m, 10-30 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
White or pink flowers five petals
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible nuts
Nuts harvest season:
Spring / Summer
Nuts pests or diseases:
Ants
What can be done with big quantities of Almond nuts?
Eat raw, roasted, beverage
Work requirements on the nuts:
Nothing special
How long does it take to bear nuts?
3-5 years
Scientific name:
Prunus dulcis
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