# 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! - **Category:** [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/tree) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Warm, sunny areas - **Also known as:** Almond, Bitter Almond, Sweet Almond ![Almond Tree](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771425802/objects/4832.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** TRACHEOPHYTA - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** ROSALES - **Family:** ROSACEAE - **Genus:** Prunus ## 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 - **Bitter Defense:** Almond Tree has bitter compounds in its seeds that help it defend against animals trying to eat its precious offspring. - **Drought Survivor:** Almond Tree can thrive in dry, rocky soils because it has deep roots that help it find precious water underground. - **Early Bloomer:** Almond Tree can bloom very early in spring, giving its flowers a head start to attract pollinators. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 1-3 m - **Spread:** 1-2.5 m - **Edible:** No - **Size:** 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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons. - [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spring-blooming): Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Nut Bearing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nut-bearing): Nut bearing plants produce hard-shelled fruits, commonly known as nuts, which contain a single seed and are a valuable food source. - [Fruit Tree](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fruit-tree): A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals. - [Edible](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/edible): Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. ## Collections - [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/trees) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Almond Tree? Compare leaves or needles, how they attach to the twig, buds, bark and the shape of the crown. Lobed leaves are useful clues, but several unrelated trees share a similar outline. Tree Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Almond Tree? 1-3 m ### How wide does Almond Tree spread? 1-2.5 m ### Is Almond Tree edible? No ### How big is Almond Tree? 5-15 cm ### How long does Almond Tree live? 15-30 years ### Where is Almond Tree usually found? Warm, sunny areas ### What kind of fruit does Almond Tree produce? Drupe ## Where to spot - [Schlossgarten Aschaffenburg](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/schlossgarten-aschaffenburg) — Bayern, DE · Park - [Quinta de los Molinos](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/quinta-de-los-molinos) — Comunidad de Madrid, ES · Park ## More Trees - [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*) - [Sessile Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sessile-oak) (*Quercus petraea*) - [Northern Red Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/northern-red-oak) (*Quercus rubra*) - [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*) --- Source: [Almond Tree: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/almond-tree)