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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Almond trees provide a beautiful display of delicate pink blossom early in the season. In southerly or sheltered places in the UK, they can also produce excellent, nutritious nuts. In September, simply shake the tree to harvest the crop of tasty almonds, then separate the hulls from the nut. These trees are not large and can be pruned in late summer to shape. All varieties are self-fertile so a good crop is possible with just one tree.
When growing, almond trees will tolerate any moderately fertile soils as long as they are well-drained. Best planted in a sunny location. The late frosts can damage the early blossom so they are much happier grown in a sheltered position. Make sure you protect the nuts from birds if you would like to eat them yourself. Growing your own almond tree is a rewarding experience for gardeners looking for something both ornamental and productive. The almond blossom in early spring provides a welcome burst of colour in the garden, with soft pale pink or white flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. As part of the prunus species, almonds are closely related to peaches and shares similar traits, including some susceptibility to peach leaf curl, although certain varieties offer reasonable leaf curl resistance.
Almond trees thrive best when positioned in a sunny spot with good air flow and protection from cold easterly winds. They prefer well drained soils and can perform well in alkaline conditions. Once established, they are relatively hardy and can deliver a reliable crop year after year when cared for correctly. With the right variety and rootstock selection, almonds can be grown successfully in many parts of the UK, making them an ideal choice for people wanting long term nut production at home.
Almond
A reliable cropper with reasonable leaf curl resistance and good fruiting quality, nuts are pale green and delicious!
The 'Common Almond'. Pale green, sweet and tasty nuts and bowl-shaped, pale pink spring flowers.
Wonderful sweet tasting nutritious nuts and beautiful pinkish-white flowers. Partial frost and leaf curl resistance.