Prunus amygdalus var. macrocarpa
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Prunus amygdalus var. macrocarpa

sweet almond

  family rosaceae 
  genus prunus 

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Identification
Genus  Prunus Species  amygdalus Variety  macrocarpa Cultivar  Common names  sweet almond Family  ROSACEAE Specimen number  S11958 Data source  GrUnFr p3-6
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Various Life span    Annual cycle  Deciduous Stature  Tree Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  10' - 20' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Slightly alkaline USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes 
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  It has the classic almond flavor. Prunus amygdalus var. macrocarpa is most frequently used fresh.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method  Self fertile Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Extra nitrogen Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Fresh Nutritional value  Edible parts  Nuts Description of edible parts Flavor / texture  has the classic almond flavor
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Prunus amygdalus var. macrocarpa is self fertile. Extra nitrogen is required for optimal growth. Sweet almond is considered to have originated from Persia and Afghanistan.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Prunus amygdalus var. macrocarpa is deciduous in nature.

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