Species dwarf flowering almond
light-pink flowers with dark-pink buds, pink-green leaves on brown stems and branches

dwarf flowering almond

Prunus glandulosa 'Sinensis'

Dwarf flowering almond (Prunus glandulosa 'Sinensis') is an ornamental deciduous shrub that is best known for its abundant clusters of fragrant pink flowers. Grown for its beauty in gardens around the world, it is an easy-care plant that grows to heights of between one and two metres. It grows in a rounded form and has a neat appearance that is enhanced by its glossy deep-green leaves. It blooms from late winter to early spring, displaying a profusion of small pink buds that eventually burst into a riot of beautiful pink blooms. This versatile shrub is a great choice for providing privacy in a garden or for serving as a handsome backdrop to a flower bed.

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.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Prunus glandulosa 'Sinensis' typically starts flowering in late March or early April.

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