Fiber pots available from winter to early spring. Check with your local store for current availability.
In fall, self fruiting almond tree produces heavy crops of soft shelled nuts with sweet, flavorful kernels. Excellent choice for the home orchard.
Semi-dwarf tree grown on Nemaguard, Viking or Marianna 26-24 rootstock. Can be maintained at 8'-10' with summer pruning.
Characteristics
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Landscape Size: 15' tall, 15' wide
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Water Needs: Moderate
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USDA Zone: 8a
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Growth Habit: Columnar
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Attributes: Deciduous, Attracts Birds, Edible Fruit, Fruiting, Cold Hardy
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
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Green Thumb Guide
Prefers enriched soil with good drainage. Establish good structure when young and keep pruned. In summer, prune to keep tree to a manageable size. Estimated chilling time of 500 hours below 45°F.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)