Dwarf Almond

Dwarf Almond Care

Prunus Tenella

What is the plant

Prunus tenella, the dwarf Russian almond, is a species of deciduous shrub in the genus Prunus, native to steppes of Eastern Europe and Western Siberia, as well as dry open sites of Caucasus, Western and Central Asia. In the wild, it tends to grow in clusters of one to three. P. tenella yields small almond-like hairy fruits with characteristic flavor. It grows to 1.5 m (5 ft) and is a popular ornamental plantin cold temperate regions, valued for its profuse spring blossom and exceptional winter hardiness.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4 - 8

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not wet.
Pruning
The best time to prune your flowering almond is just after blooming is over, since it is a shrub that flowers on old wood. Prune with an eye to shaping your plant, removing any branch that is too tall, just above a set of leaves. Also, remove dead wood or branches rubbing against each other.
Fertilizer
Fertilize this shrub with compost in spring. Otherwise, it does not need additional feeding if the soil is healthy.

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Sunlight
Light. Dwarf flowering almond does best in full sun to partial shade.
Soil
Almond trees are deep rooted and should be planted in deep, fertile, and well-draining sandy loam.
Temperature
Like the Mediterranean, the best climates for almond trees have warm, dry summers and mild but wet winters. In fact, the ideal temperature is between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Almond trees grow best in zones 7 through 9.

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Container
To grow an almond tree in a pot, start with a container that holds at least 10 to 20 gallons (38-75 L.) of potting soil.
Popularity
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