Sources

GBIF — Scientific name
GBIF - Prunus amygdalus (species) taxonomy record — Plant family
RHS Pests A–Z; UC IPM Pest Notes — Pest vulnerabilities
RHS Plants for Pollinators; Kew; PFAF — Insect types
USDA PLANTS, Cornell Cooperative Extension — Root depth
PFAF — Lifespan, Height (cm), Edible, Sun needs, Soil notes
Rosaceae family classification — Nitrogen fixer
Wikipedia — Plant family, Lifespan, Height (cm), Edible, Sun needs, Water needs, Needs pollination, Years to maturity
Wikipedia — Propagation methods

Almond

tree

Prunus amygdalus

Flowers very early — needs sheltered position to protect blossom from late frost. Self-fertile varieties available. Most successful in warmer NA and southern EU regions.

Deciduous tree
Drought-tolerant
Sun-loving
Self-sterile

🐝 Needs pollinators

Pests & beneficial insects

🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Spider mites.

Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps, Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldExcellent, French MarigoldExcellent and CosmosGood nearby.

How to grow Almond

Space500 cm apart
GrowFull sun

Water: Low · Height: 600 cm · Soil: Well-draining, sandy, alkaline — dislikes wet soil

How it's grown

Almond is usually grown from grafting rather than seed. A shoot of the desired plant is joined onto a compatible rootstock so the two grow together.

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Sources

GBIF — Scientific name
GBIF - Prunus amygdalus (species) taxonomy record — Plant family
RHS Pests A–Z; UC IPM Pest Notes — Pest vulnerabilities
RHS Plants for Pollinators; Kew; PFAF — Insect types
USDA PLANTS, Cornell Cooperative Extension — Root depth
PFAF — Lifespan, Height (cm), Edible, Sun needs, Soil notes
Rosaceae family classification — Nitrogen fixer
Wikipedia — Plant family, Lifespan, Height (cm), Edible, Sun needs, Water needs, Needs pollination, Years to maturity
Wikipedia — Propagation methods

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Sources

GBIF — Scientific name
GBIF - Prunus amygdalus (species) taxonomy record — Plant family
RHS Pests A–Z; UC IPM Pest Notes — Pest vulnerabilities
RHS Plants for Pollinators; Kew; PFAF — Insect types
USDA PLANTS, Cornell Cooperative Extension — Root depth
PFAF — Lifespan, Height (cm), Edible, Sun needs, Soil notes
Rosaceae family classification — Nitrogen fixer
Wikipedia — Plant family, Lifespan, Height (cm), Edible, Sun needs, Water needs, Needs pollination, Years to maturity
Wikipedia — Propagation methods

Almond

tree

Prunus amygdalus

Flowers very early — needs sheltered position to protect blossom from late frost. Self-fertile varieties available. Most successful in warmer NA and southern EU regions.