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 captivates already in March with pink-white blossoms, long before other fruit shrubs awaken. In mild wine-growing climates the stone fruits mature into edible almonds. Choose self‑fertile varieties such as 'Dürkheimer Krachmandel' for reliable yield, as early bloom frost threatens the heat‑dependent 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; standing water is lethal. Protect the early bloom (March, week 12) from frost nights with a fleece, and harvest the almonds in September (week 38) when the leathery husk splits open.
Pruning
Companion planting
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