almond 'Macrocarpa'
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Macrocarpa' is a spreading deciduous tree with lance-shaped, dark green leaves up to 12cm long. Bowl-shaped, very pale pink or white flowers are produced on bare shoots in early spring, followed by velvety, pale green fruit containing edible nuts (almonds)
Scientific classification
- Species
- almond 'Macrocarpa' (Prunus dulcis 'Macrocarpa')
- Genus
- Prunus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of almond 'Macrocarpa'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of almond 'Macrocarpa'
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almond 'Macrocarpa' care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. If silver leaf disease is a concern, prune in midsummer.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by chip budding or grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus
Pests
May get aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects
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