2019 Yellowstone Arboretum Accessions
Almond-Dwarf Flowering
A# 2019-010 WW23
GPS W/A
Latin name: Prunus glandulosa 'Rosea plena'
Family name: Rosaceae
Common name: Flowering Dwarf Almond
Origin: Asia
Location: The Dell
Number in accession: 4
Assigned: WW23
Status: Replanted 2020-Dell Garden at entrance
Source: Donation-Canyon Creek Nursery (rescue)
Culture
Best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates urban conditions. Tolerates some droughty conditions. Good soil drainage is essential. An annual pruning immediately after flowering will encourage growth of new stems for better bloom the following year. Promptly remove root suckers unless naturalization is desired.
Common Name: dwarf flowering almond
Type: Deciduous shrub
Family: Rosaceae
Zone: 4 to 8
Height: 4.00 to 5.00 feet
Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Description: Pink (double)
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Showy
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Noteworthy Characteristics
Prunus glandulosa, commonly called dwarf flowering almond, is a small, multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows to 4-5’ tall and spreads to 3-4’ wide. It has thin stems and an irregular form. Over time, it may open up and appear cosmetically unkempt, particularly if not pruned. Pink to white, single or double, cherry-like flowers (1/2”) bloom in mid-spring (April) along the stems. Flowers are followed by subglobose dark red fruits (3/8” in diameter). Pointed, serrulate, oblong leaves (to 4” long) are light green. No fall color.