Melinda Myers

Flowering Almond

Botanical Name

Prunus glandulosa

Min Zone

4

Max Zone

8

Height

4 to 5 feet

Width

3 to 4 feet

Flowers

April to May: pink, white; single, double

Fruit

Dark pink-red, rare

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Tolerates wide range of soil types except wet

Planting & Care

• Somewhat drought tolerant
• Can be severely pruned to promote flowering

Problems

Borers, gumosis, black knot

Varieties

• Alba - single white blooms
• Rosa Plena - double pink flowers