almond · Prunus dulcis
Also known as: almond oil plant; sweet almond
Plant in a sunny, sheltered site with moist but well-drained, fertile soil, away from frost pockets. Can be grown as a standard or bush in milder areas, or fan-trained against a south-facing wall; final size will depend on the rootstock used. Almond blossom is very early, so flowers may need protection from frost.
May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, honey fungus, bacterial canker and brown rot. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa
May be susceptible to aphids; caterpillars and birds can cause damage
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