Almond Tree | Sweet Nutritious Nut Variety

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Almond Tree

Prunus dulcis

Self-Pollinating & Compact • Early Spring Pink Blooms • Sweet, Thin-Shelled Nuts

$199.00

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Description

The Almond tree is a beautiful and productive addition to the spring garden, renowned for its spectacular pale pink blossoms and delicious, thin-shelled nuts. This self-fertile, compact variety is perfect for smaller spaces and rewards growers with sweet, flavorful almonds perfect for fresh eating and baking.

Produces medium-sized nuts with a thin, papery shell that is easy to crack by hand.
Nutmeat has a rich, sweet flavor and is excellent for eating fresh or using in confections.
A self-pollinating, compact, deciduous tree known for its reliable yield and manageable size for home orchards.
Blooms in early spring with fragrant, pink-white flowers, providing ornamental value.
Nuts mature and are ready for harvest in late September or early October.
Begins bearing fruit 2-3 years after planting, offering a relatively quick return.

Flavor Profile:

Flavor: Sweet, rich, and distinctly nutty with a creamy finish.
Texture: Crisp and firm.
Best Uses: Perfect for eating fresh out of the shell, roasting, slicing for salads and desserts, or making into almond butter or milk.

Quick Facts

Features:Foliage: Lanceolate leaves with pointed tips, light to medium green.Flowers: Five-petaled blush-white blossoms with dark pink stamens; fragrant, early spring bloomer.Pollination: Self-fertile (no pollinator required).Nut: Medium-sized with papery shell; easy to crack by hand.Habit: Compact, upright-vase shaped deciduous tree
Mature Height: 15-20 ft
Mature Width: 5-8 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Needs: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Key Advantages:True self-pollinating almond (rare for almonds).Early bearing (2-3 years from planting).Superior kernel quality - sweet, rich flavor.Ideal for small spaces.Low chill requirement (300-500 hours)
Landscape Uses:Backyard orchards.Edible landscaping.Drought-tolerant gardens.Pollinator gardens (early blooms)

Faqs

Q: When do the almonds ripen?A: The hulls split open in late September to early October, revealing the shell inside. This is the time to harvest.
Q: How do I process homegrown almonds?A: After harvesting, remove the outer hull (if still attached). Allow the nuts in their shells to dry thoroughly in a well-ventilated area for 1-2 weeks before cracking and eating or storing.
Q: Is it a good tree for a small yard?A: Yes, this variety is specifically noted for its compact, upright-vase shape, making it an excellent choice for limited spaces compared to larger, standard almond trees.

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