Dwarf Russian Almond
Prunustenella

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Prunus (PROO-nus)
Species: tenella (ten-ELL-uh)

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Red

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds