Prunus dulcis – Prunus dulcis

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Prunus dulcis – Prunus dulcis

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Prunus dulcis is a large, multi-stemmed shrub to a small tree that will not grow much taller than 10 m. The smooth green twigs are purple-brown on the sun side, older twigs turn completely purple-brown. The bark is always smooth and only grooved at the base in older trees. The leaves have a serrated leaf edge and long pointed tip. They are glossy green on both sides. The flowers, which stand alone or in pairs, open before the leaves emerge. The individual flowers are 3-5 cm in size, bowl-shaped and (pale) pink when opening. After a few days, they glow paler and are almost white when flowering. They are followed by about 5 cm large, flattened egg-shaped drupes. The kernel is the well-known, edible almond. There are two subspecies of P. dulcis var. amara, the Bitter almond, and P. dulcis var. dulcis, the Sweet almond. The sweet almonds can be eaten directly. The bitter almonds are poisonous if eaten raw, these should be treated before consumption. Almonds are grown commercially on a very large scale worldwide.
P. dulcis requires a sufficiently moist but well-drained soil. If this is met, the tree will grow in any soil type, including calcareous soil. P. dulcis tolerates a lot of heat and sun, which is why almond cultivation mainly takes place in areas with a Mediterranean climate.

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Specifications
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Height
5-10 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
broad ovoid
Bark and branches
branches green to purple brown: bark dark brown, smooth, grooved only at the base in older trees
Leaf
ovoid to lanceolate, 6-12 cm, glossy green
Flowers
single or in pairs, pink to white, March-April
Fruits
stone fruit, ovoid elongated, up to 5 cm in size, stone-smooth (almond)
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly, good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
tree containers, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem fruit tree
Origin
North Africa, Middle East
Synonyms
Prunus amygdalus
Clearstem fruit tree Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving can withstand wind broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink white April March average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Prunus dulcis

Prunus dulcis can eventually reach a height of 5-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus dulcis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus dulcis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus dulcis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus dulcis blooms in march, april.
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