Almond
Synonym: Amygdalus communis var. dulcis
Family: Rosaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8-10,12-16,19-21,29,30,33,35 USDA: Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Middle East Growth Habits: Small deciduous tree Watering Needs: Moderate water, needs good drainage Propagation: Best by grafting |
| Variety | Zones (Sunset) | Maturity Zone 13 | Remarks |
| All-in-One (semi-dwarfing) | 8-10,12-16,19-21 | August | Medium to large. Soft shelled with good quality sweet kernels. Classified semi-dwarf to 15 feet. Chilling requirement of 500 hours (may not be suited for Salt River Valley). Number 1 almond for home orchards. Self-fruitful. |
| Garden Prince Genetic Dwarf | 8-10,12-16,19-21 | August | Compact, lushly foliated 10-12 foot tree. Soft shell, kernels especially sweet and tasty. Bears young and heavy. Chilling requirement of 250 hours. Self-fruitful. |
| Neplus Ultra | 8-10,12-16,19-21 | August | Large soft-shelled nut, long broad flat kernel. Chilling requirement of 250 hours. Needs pollenizer. Best pollenizer: Nonpareil. |
| Nonpareil Almond: | 8-10,12-16,19-21 | August | No. 1 commercial almond, the standard of quality. Inter-fruitful with All-In-One and Neplus. Chilling requirement 400 hours. Pollenizer required |
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