flowering almond
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A densely branched deciduous shrub or small tree with dark green, often three-lobed, leaves. Bowl-shaped pink flowers 3cm across appear on bare branches from early to mid-spring, followed by small, spherical, red fruit
Scientific classification
- Species
- flowering almond (Prunus triloba)
- Genus
- Prunus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of flowering almond
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of flowering almond
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flowering almond care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- 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
PruningOn established shrubs suited to this method, cut stems back close to the base. Prune immediately after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn; or by softwood cuttings, with bottom heat, in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil preferably in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to bacterial canker, blossom wilt, brown rot, honey fungus and silver leaf. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and caterpillars
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