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treePerennialEdible
Almond
Prunus dulcis
Also known as: almond tree
Closely related to peach. Early spring bloom vulnerable to late frost. Needs hot dry summer and mild winter.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing180–300″
Row Spacing180–300″
Planting Depth—
Height120–360″
Spread120–240″
✗ Not Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
1095–1460 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 7–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 7–9
Most need cross-pollination — plant two varieties. Very early bloom makes them frost-vulnerable. Mediterranean climate ideal. Same pests as peaches.
Companion Plants
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