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Almond Tree

Prunus agrestis Jord. & Fourr.

The Almond Tree is a beautiful tree that produces sweet almonds. Almonds are a nutritious snack and can also be made into almond milk!

Habitat: Warm, sunny areas

Appearance

The Almond Tree is a small, bushy deciduous shrub or tree, usually growing only a few meters tall. It has delicate pinkish-white flowers in early spring, followed by fuzzy green fruits that contain a hard shell and a bitter, inedible seed.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTRACHEOPHYTAClassMagnoliopsidaOrderROSALESFamilyROSACEAEGenusPrunus

Almond Tree

Interesting facts

Ancient people sometimes used its strong, flexible branches to make tools!

Its tiny flowers are among the very first blossoms to appear in spring!

This hardy tree can amazingly grow even on very steep, stony hillsides!

Wild almond seeds contain a natural chemical that tastes super bitter!

Special abilities

Almond Tree has bitter compounds in its seeds that help it defend against animals trying to eat its precious offspring.

Almond Tree can thrive in dry, rocky soils because it has deep roots that help it find precious water underground.

Almond Tree can bloom very early in spring, giving its flowers a head start to attract pollinators.

Measurements & details

Height: 1-3 m
Canopy Spread: 1-2.5 m
Is Edible: No
Trunk Diameter: 5-15 cm
Lifespan: 15-30 years
Fruit Type: Drupe
Growth Rate: Medium
Leaf Type: Deciduous

Ecological connections

pollinates

Common Honeybee

Apis mellifera

Its flowers rely on these bees.

eaten by

Wild Goat

Capra aegagrus

Goats browse its leaves and shoots.

parasitizes

Brown Rot Fungus

Monilinia laxa

Causes disease in its flowers and fruit.

symbiotic with

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungus

Rhizophagus irregularis

Helps its roots absorb nutrients.

Traits

Deciduous

Discover the magic of plants that shed all their leaves during a particular season, often putting on a spectacular show of fall colors first. They get ready for a fresh start!

Spring Blooming

Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with these cheerful plants that burst into beautiful flowers as spring awakens the world.

Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!

Nut Bearing

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Fruit Tree

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Edible

Find plants that are safe and delicious to eat, offering tasty treats and nourishment from nature's pantry. Always check with an adult before tasting!

Longevous

Marvel at organisms that have an incredible capacity to live for a very, very long time, sometimes spanning centuries or even millennia. They are the elders of the natural world!