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Species: Prunus glandulosa

(prue'nus gland-you-low'sah)

Prunus glandulosa

Dwarf Flowering Almond

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Alba', 'Alba Plena', 'Lawrence', 'Rosea Plena'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

4' - 5' (equal spread)

Deciduous

small, wispy shrub

durable and adaptable

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

4b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

showy, double rose-pink flowers in April/May; leaves bright to medium green - no fall color change; only one season of interest

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

borers, mice

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

tendency to sucker

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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