Almond trees are a beautiful addition to any garden. With their fragrant pink blossoms and delicious fruits, almond trees are both an attractive and edible addition to your backyard. Like any other fruit tree, however, almond trees must be properly cared for in order to thrive. Here’s a quick overview of how to grow and care for an almond tree.
ALMOND. Prunus amygdalus is the ornamental, or ”flowering,” Almond. A very beautiful spring blooming tree. It is the glory of mild inland areas away from humid coastlines. The same conditions apply to the cultivated Almonds.
ALMONDS, for fruiting (nuts), or flowering (decorative), are best confined to the drier inland areas, where they thrive and are a springtime picture to remember. Almost any soil suits them so long as climate is right.
Selecting the Right Tree
When selecting a tree, look for a healthy specimen that is free of disease or pests. The best time to buy an almond tree is in late winter or early spring when it is dormant. Look for a tree with strong branches that are not too close together, as this will ensure that the tree gets plenty of air circulation.
Location Matters
When planting your almond tree, choose a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day and provides enough space between the trunk and surrounding plants so you can easily access the tree for pruning and harvesting without disturbing other plants. You should also keep in mind that almond trees need well-draining soil with a pH level between 6 and 7.5.
Caring For Your Tree
Once your almond tree has been planted, there are several things you can do to ensure its health and productivity. Be sure to water regularly (but avoid overwatering) during the summer months when rainfall is limited; and fertilize once every other month from March through September with a fertilizer specifically designed for fruit trees such as nitrogen or phosphorous-based fertilizers.
Additionally, you will want to prune your almond tree annually in late winter or early spring before buds begin to form on its branches in order to encourage new growth and flowering; this will also help prevent overcrowding of branches which can lead to poor air circulation within the canopy of the tree. Finally, protect your almonds from birds by covering them with netting when they begin ripening in late summer or early fall – birds love these sweet treats just as much as we do!
With proper care and attention, your almond tree can provide you with years of delicious bounty! Planting an almond tree is an investment but one that will be worth it if you take the time needed to properly tend it year after year – including selecting the right variety suited for your climate; providing adequate sunlight; ensuring proper drainage; watering regularly; fertilizing twice per year; pruning annually; and protecting from birds—all of which will help ensure plentiful harvests season after season! So why wait? Get started growing an heirloom-quality almond crop today.
