| Botanical name | Prunus dulcis, P. communis, P. amygdalus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October Prunus dulcis bears fragrant white or pink flowers in Spring. |
| Common name(s) | Almonds |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This tree has long narrow foliage with finely serrated edges. |
| Maintenance | They are not pruned, except for an initial shaping after planting. Water trees thoroughly every three weeks during dry summer weather and once a week during flowering and fruit-setting. |
| Fruit | The nuts are enclosed in a fleshy husk which may split when mature and dry. There are hard-shelled and soft-shelled types. |
| Interesting info | Almond trees are close relatives of peach trees and need similar cultivation. |
| Common pests and diseases | Rarely a problem. |
| Recommended varieties | ‘Brits’, ‘Ferranges’, ‘Non Pareil’, ‘Peerless’, ‘Texas Mission’. |
| Harvest | Pick in January and February. |
Prunus dulcis, P. communis, P. amygdalus (Almonds)
- Botanical name: Prunus dulcis, P. communis, P. amygdalus
- Common name(s): Almonds
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Trees
Plant description:
Almond trees are close relatives of peach trees and need similar cultivation. They are suited to winter-rainfall regions and dry inland areas with cool winters. The nuts are enclosed in a fleshy husk which may split when mature and dry. There are hard-shelled and soft-shelled types. Two varieties are needed for cross-pollination. Prunus dulcis bears fragrant white or pink flowers in Spring and long narrow foliage with finely serrated edges.
Family: Rosaceae
Synonym: – Prunus communis, Prunus amygdalus
Prunus dulcis, P. communis, P. amygdalus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October
Prunus dulcis bears fragrant white or pink flowers in Spring.
This tree has long narrow foliage with finely serrated edges.
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