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Prunus Species, Sweet Almond

Prunusdulcis

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Prunus (PROO-nus)

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Species

dulcis (DUL-sis)

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Synonym

Amygdalus communis

Amygdalus dulcis

Prunus amygdalus

Prunus communis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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positive

neutral

negative

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