The almond tree, a beautiful garden tree

Flowers

El almond, whose scientific name is AlmondIs a Fruit tree whose origin is in central Asia. However, it has become naturalized throughout the Mediterranean.

It is a tree of medium height, suitable for small gardens, since it does not exceed five meters and, in addition, it supports pruning well, thus being able to control its growth quite easily.

Its growth is quite fast. Its leaves, lanceolate, green and about 5cm long, behave like deciduous, that is, they fall in winter. The flowers have five petals, which can be white or pink.

It is a tree that blooms in spring. But if weather conditions allow it, flowering can be brought forward to winter (towards the end of January in the northern hemisphere) but if that happens, normally these flowers cannot be fertilized due to the weather in February, in the which may be frosts or light frosts that cause them to wilt. Thus, the almond tree has no choice but to bloom a second time after the cold has passed.

Almendro

In the garden it can be used as an isolated specimen, in groups, or in alignments with other almond trees or other species. It is a very ornamental tree, especially when it is in flower, which will not cause any problems. And that, not counting that its petals, when falling, dress the floor in a spectacular way (see photo below).

If you want, you can plant a small climbing plant (or, failing that, controllable growth) to climb the tree.

Petals on the ground

It is not demanding. But it will live best in warm temperate climates, with very light frosts, and in limestone soils. Resists drought perfectly when it is an adult (the ones you see in the photos live with 350 liters per year). It is one of the fruit trees that needs less cold hours to achieve fruit.

What do you think?

More information - Types of fruit tree pruning


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  1.   inazio said

    Congratulations on the blog, Monica, it has a ton of useful information!
    A question about the almond tree: How about its roots, are they vertical / clean, or could they create problems 2 meters from a wall and three from a pool?
    Thank you for sharing!

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      Hello Inazio.
      We are glad that you like the blog. 🙂
      With respect to the almond tree. Let's see, the roots are not invasive. I have one just glued on - what is said glued glued, the wall was made almost on top of it - and it is a tree that is already quite large and it has not caused any problem. Now, his thing is to plant it at a distance of 3-4 meters, not because of the roots but rather because of the crown that can be quite wide.
      A greeting.

    2.    Jasmine said

      Hello
      They gave me an almond tree, which was already a small stick with 2 leaves. Right now it grew little and has many leaves. But in the neighborhood where I live, all services (gas, electricity, water, etc.) are by land and the wall of my house is 1.5 meters from the tree and I read and they told me that it is not suitable for planting on sidewalks? Will I have to transplant it to a square ????

      1.    Monica Sanchez said

        Hi Jazmin.
        The almond tree, AlmondIt is a tree that does not like being in a pot too much. Although it can live well in it if it is pruned regularly. Anyway, that 1,5 meter distance is fine. It is little, but it is not a plant that has invasive roots.

        On the contrary, the tropical almond: Terminalia catappaIt must be on the ground.

        If you have any further questions, ask.

        Greetings.

  2.   Maria Teresa said

    Hello Monica:
    I live in Salamanca and I have an almond tree from several years ago and, up to now, it has held me quite well even though it grows slowly.
    The fall pruning season has passed. Heading into spring When is it better to prune, before flowering or after? How long before or after?
    Thank you.

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      Hello Maria Teresa.
      In those cases, it is always better to wait for it to finish flowering if it does not bear fruit or you are not interested in it. Right after it blooms, when you see the flowers run out.

      If it is fruiting and you are interested in trying almonds, I would recommend more waiting for early / mid autumn, or late winter to come.

      By the way, if you want you can join our newly created Facebook group : )

      A greeting.