The almond (Prunus amygdalus) is a species of deciduous tree closely related to the peach and other prunus species such as apricots, cherries, and plums.
The tree is native to Persia and Turkey but is grown in many other Mediterranean climates.
The fruit is often called a nut, but it technically a drupe which is composed of an outer hull, a hard shell, and softer seed.
Various cultivars grow between 12-35 ft depending on variety, growing conditions, and pruning. Almond tree grows best in climates with dry and warm summers with wet, mild winters with a chilling requirement of 300 to 600 hours.
If you looking to try your hand at growing your own almonds, be sure to use our growing, care, and harvesting guides to help you be successful. Happy gardening!
How should you prune your almond trees, and when is the best time to do it? Should you give them an annual haircut, or skip it altogether? Become a pro pruner with this handy guide, and learn which branches to remove at any age to keep your trees happy, healthy, and producing almonds for years to come! Read more now.
Peach twig borers (Anarsia lineatella) start by infesting the shoots of stone fruit and almond trees, moving on to the fruit once it matures. These insects can cause serious losses, and aggressive control measures may be necessary to eradicate them. Read on to learn how to identify and control this pernicious garden pest.
Every type of peach (as well as almond and apricot) is susceptible to phony peach disease, which results in compact bushy trees that stop producing fruit. There is no cure, and you will have to destroy your tree if it’s infected. Read more now to find out how you can prevent this insidious disease from affecting your home orchard.
Almond hull rot occurs at hull split and can limit the ability of the trees to bear fruit in the future. And the infected nuts that remain on the tree can harbor navel orange worms. This disease is much worse in well-fertilized and properly irrigated trees. Read on to learn how to prevent and control almond hull rot.
Do you have an almond tree in your yard or a small nut orchard that’s starting to produce? How do you beat the squirrels and gather them? It’s an easy and straightforward process once you have a few tips and techniques. Find out everything you need to know to gather your own almonds with our detailed guide now!
If you’re as nutty about almonds as we are, and want to give growing them a go, check out this handy guide packed full of rec-almond-ations to help you to get growing your own almonds in your back yard! Read more now on Gardener’s Path.