Prunus glandulosa
dwarf flowering almond
Flower Color
Description
A rounded, multi-stemmed shrub to 1.5m with pale green, lance-shaped leaves up to 10cm long. The slender, upright shoots are densely clustered with small, white to pale pink blossom in mid- to late spring, followed by small, spherical, dark red fruit
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
BushyUpright
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsWildlife gardensCity and courtyard gardensFlower borders and beds