Almond
Prunus dulcis
- Layer 2 · Understorey
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to the Middle East, the almond tree is a deciduous tree adapted to dry climates. It is prized for its early spring blossom and edible seeds of high nutritional value.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Tree up to 8 m
- Mature diameter: 5 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January — Planting
- February — Planting
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August — Harvest
- September — Harvest
- October
- November — Planting
- December — Planting
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Almonds are a rich source of healthy fats and are used in food and body oils.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
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