dwarf flowering almond
Prunus glandulosa 'Sinensis'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Pink (double) Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The dwarf flowering almond (Prunus glandulosa 'Sinensis') should be watered approximately once each week. The soil should be moist but not wet. During the summer season, when temperatures are warmer, you may need to water more frequently. In the colder winter months, you may need to reduce the amount of water to once every couple of weeks. The amount of water you give the plant should never be more than 1 inch of water per week; too much water can cause root rot and other issues. When watering the plant, water until it runs from the bottom of the pot.
sunlight
The dwarf flowering almond (Prunus glandulosa 'Sinensis') is a hardy plant that thrives best in full sun. To ensure that this species flourishes, it requires 6 hours per day of direct sunlight. In the summer months, during the longest days of the year, more exposure to direct sun is beneficial. During the spring and fall, when days are shorter, the flowering almond still requires its 6 hours of daily sunlight and will benefit from a few hours more of light.
pruning
Dwarf flowering almond (Prunus glandulosa 'Sinensis') should be pruned in late winter, after cold winter weather has passed. Pruning should be done annually. The pruning should consist of light shaping and the removal of excess branching and any dead or damaged branches. It is also important to remove any water sprouts, overgrown branches, and any diseased plant material. Pruning should be done carefully, as almond tree are known to freely bleed sap when cut. To prevent shock, pruning should always be done gradually and no more than ⅓ of the branches should be trimmed at any 1 time.
