Almond

Prunus dulcis, Rosaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Braeburn AppleMalus domestica Braeburn

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Judas TreeCercis siliquastrum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Garden StrawberryFragaria x ananassa

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

CrabappleMalus sylvestris

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Russian OliveElaeagnus angustifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Moorpark ApricotPrunus armeniaca Moorpark

Apricot and almond trees can compete for similar deep soil nutrients and water

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Almond grow in?

Almond grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Almond?

Good companions for Almond include Braeburn Apple, Judas Tree, Garden Strawberry, Crabapple, Russian Olive.

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