Prunus dulcis
Almond
Common names: Almond tree, True almond, Sweet almond
Photo: Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public Domain · Source
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Description
The almond tree already enchants in March with pink‑white blossoms, long before other fruit shrubs awaken. In mild wine‑growing climates the stone fruits ripen into edible almonds. Choose self‑fertile varieties such as "Dürkheimer Krachmandel" for guaranteed yield, as early flowering frost threatens the heat‑loving species.
Care instructions
Plant the almond in the warmest, sunniest spot of the garden, preferably a sheltered south wall. The soil should be well‑drained and calcareous; waterlogging is deadly. Protect the early bloom (March week 12) from frost nights with fleece and harvest the almonds in September week 38 when the leathery outer hull splits.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, well-drained, lime-loving, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
Months
Mar, Oct
Pruning
Propagation
Methods
- Grafting
- From seed
Companion planting
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From the magazine
Almond Tree in the Garden: Earliest Blossom, Frost Risk and the Right Variety
The almond is the first fruit tree to flower each year, often as early as February. How to protect it from late frost, which variety suits your garden, and why sweet versus bitter decides between pleasure and danger.
Frost Protection for Early-Blooming Fruit Trees: Practical, Not Panicked
Apricot, peach and almond bloom in March, when night frosts are still normal. Here is how to protect the blossom with the right spot, fleece and overhead irrigation, without the panic.