Prunus glandulosa 'Alba Plena' (Dwarf flowering almond)

Botanical name: Prunus glandulosa 'Alba Plena'
Common name(s): Dwarf flowering almond
Categories: Shrubs and Perennials

Plant description:

In spring, the entire length of the stiff, upright stems of this compact shrub are covered in double white blooms, up to 20mm across; in autumn, the foliage turns orange. P. glandulosa ‘Rosea Plena’ has double pink blossoms. Prunus species should only be pruned once they have finished flowering.

Prunus glandulosa 'Alba Plena' requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Botanical name	Prunus glandulosa 'Alba Plena'
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.
Size	1 m * 1 m
Categories	Shrubs and Perennials
Flowers	August September October In spring, the entire length of the stiff, upright stems of this compact shrub are covered in double white blooms.
Common name(s)	Dwarf flowering almond
Origin	China
Foliage	The foliage of this specimen turns orange in autumn.
Maintenance	This plant should only be pruned once they have finished flowering.

August September October
In spring, the entire length of the stiff, upright stems of this compact shrub are covered in double white blooms.

Prunus glandulosa ‘Alba Plena’