{"title":"Almond Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlmond trees are deciduous relatives of the peach, grown for pink and white blossom on bare branches in late winter and for sweet nuts that ripen in late summer, when the hulls split open. They want a dry summer and a cold winter, so they suit Mediterranean and temperate gardens far more than humid ones. Choose by size, by whether the tree crops alone, and by whether you want nuts or blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an almond tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/all-in-one-almond-tree-prunus-dulcis-all-in-one\"\u003eAll-In-One Almond Tree\u003c\/a\u003e is a self fertile, semi dwarf variety, so a single tree crops alone. It grows to about four to five metres and carries soft shelled, sweet nuts from late summer into early autumn. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarf-almond-tree-prunus-dulcis-dwarf\"\u003eDwarf Almond Tree\u003c\/a\u003e is a compact tree of about two to two and a half metres that suits a large pot or a small yard, and another almond nearby improves its crop. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweet-almond-tree-prunus-dulcis\"\u003eSweet Almond Tree\u003c\/a\u003e is the traditional choice for a larger garden or a home orchard, where a second almond planted close by helps pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-pink-flowering-almond-prunus-dulcis-double-pink\"\u003eDouble Pink Flowering Almond\u003c\/a\u003e is an ornamental tree, grown for double pink blossom on bare branches in late winter and early spring rather than for nuts. It reaches three to four metres, and budded branches can be cut for a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere almonds grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlmonds are trees of dry summer climates with a cold winter. They do well in Mediterranean, inland and cool to warm temperate gardens, where winter chill sets the flower buds and a dry spring and summer keeps the blossom and the ripening nuts free of disease. They do poorly in humid subtropical gardens, where summer rain brings fungal problems and the nut set is light. Late frost can damage the blossom, so avoid frost hollows and choose a spot with good air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive them full sun and open ground. For companions, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e, the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e and, for more spring blossom, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-cherries-and-plums\"\u003eflowering cherries and plums\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in winter or early spring in deep, well drained soil. Almonds dislike wet feet, so on heavy clay plant on a broad mound. Space full sized trees five to six metres apart, semi dwarf trees about four metres, and dwarf trees two to three metres. In a pot, use a container at least fifty centimetres across filled with a good potting mix. Mulch the root zone and keep the mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater young trees regularly through their first two summers. Established trees are drought tolerant, but steady water from flowering until the hulls split fills the kernels. Feed in early spring with a fruit tree fertiliser. Prune in winter to an open vase shape, removing crossing and crowded branches so air and light reach the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when the hulls split and the nuts shake free, then dry them in their shells for a week or two in an airy place before storing. Birds, especially parrots, find the nuts early, so net the tree as the hulls begin to open. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-grow-almond-trees-in-australia\"\u003ealmond tree growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers pollination, pruning and harvest in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two almond trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA self fertile variety such as All-In-One crops alone. Other almonds set more nuts with a second almond flowering nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan almonds grow in humid, subtropical gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. They need winter chill and a dry summer, and in humid areas they suffer fungal disease and set few nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until an almond tree bears nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually three to four years from planting, with crops building as the tree matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Double Pink Flowering Almond produce nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown for its blossom. Treat any nuts as incidental, and choose a fruiting variety if you want a harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sweet-almond-tree-prunus-dulcis","title":"Sweet Almond Tree - Prunus dulcis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sweet Almond (\u003cem\u003ePrunus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the productive tree that earns its keep twice a year: clouds of white and pale pink blossom at the tail of winter, then a crop of homegrown almonds by early autumn. In gardens it settles at about 5m tall and 4.5m wide, a manageable size that casts useful summer shade. If your district has dry spring weather and a proper winter, this is one of the most rewarding edible trees you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom before spring arrives.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almonds flower at the end of winter, earlier than the other flowering Prunus, and the display on bare wood is worth the tree on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real crop from a backyard tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature, well pollinated almond produces kilos of nuts, and homegrown kernels are a different food from the packet ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on hard rations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil: a genuine tree for hot dry summers and cold winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bees arrive first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter blossom is a vital early feed for bees and pollinators when little else is flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sensible size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 5m it fits a suburban backyard, shady in summer, open to the sun in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and edible planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a sunny open spot over garden or lawn rather than paving, since dropped hulls need raking at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for small blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded deciduous canopy makes it a practical choice where a large shade tree will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome orchards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it 4m to 5m from other fruit trees so each develops a full canopy in its own sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Almond in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and semi arid climates: wine and stone fruit country. It is frost hardy and needs the winter cold to crop properly. The humid subtropics and tropics are not almond country, since damp spring weather spoils both pollination and the developing nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining, from sand to loam, including poor soil that would disappoint other fruit trees. Avoid spots that stay wet in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply weekly through the first two summers. After that it is notably drought tolerant, though a monthly soak while nuts are filling improves the crop. Feed with fruit tree fertiliser in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after harvest to keep the centre open and the height pickable. Almonds crop on spurs that produce for years, so avoid hard annual cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell the Sweet Almond as a single 400mm size, a well established young tree with real structure, and stock moves in and out of backorder between growing seasons. If it arrives in winter dormancy, bare branches are exactly as they should be; buds will break with the first warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Stake for the first season, and expect blossom within a year or two and meaningful crops as the tree matures. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season, planting tips and tricks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eExplore all edible plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eMore deciduous trees for seasonal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get almonds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost almonds set a far heavier crop with a second almond nearby for cross pollination, so plant two if you have room. A neighbour's tree within bee range also works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I pick almonds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the first small crops within three to four years. Nuts are ready in late summer to early autumn, when the hulls split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it crop in Brisbane or on the humid coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. Almonds need cold winters and dry spring weather, so in the humid subtropics the tree may grow but the crop will disappoint. Inland and southern gardens are its true home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. An annual light prune after harvest holds it near 3.5m to 4m, keeping every branch within reach of a picking hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100402991423,"sku":"PRU-DUL-300MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":46926019002687,"sku":"PRU-DUL-400MM","price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100403056959,"sku":"PRU-DUL-150L","price":1210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100403089727,"sku":"PRU-DUL-200L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sweet-Almond-Tree-Prunus-dulcis.jpg?v=1741858768"},{"product_id":"prunus-dulcis-almond-self-pollinating","title":"Prunus dulcis - Almond Self-Pollinating","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe self-pollinating almond (\u003cem\u003ePrunus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the nut tree for a garden with room for one tree only. It reaches about 5m tall and 4m wide, opens white and pink blossom on bare wood in late winter, and sets a crop from its own pollen, so no partner variety is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne tree is enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most almonds need a second variety flowering alongside them to set nuts. This one is self fertile, which halves both the space and the guesswork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom before anything else.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open on bare branches in late winter, weeks ahead of the rest of the garden, and the bees find them immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and drought tolerant, which is why almonds are grown commercially across dry inland districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade in summer, light in winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being deciduous, it cools a seating area through the hot months then lets the sun back through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The late winter flowering and open vase shape earn it a position near a path or window where the blossom is seen up close. Allow a 4m circle for the mature canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a suburban block.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m it throws useful summer shade over a lawn or outdoor table without dominating the garden. Keep it a few metres clear of the house so the crop stays within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing almonds in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with air moving through the canopy. This is a tree for warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, where winter chill sets the flower buds and frost causes no trouble. Humid subtropical gardens grow the tree well but the crop is unreliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil is the one real requirement, because almond roots will not sit in wet ground. On clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost and gypsum through the bed first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep weekly soaks through the first two summers, then water through spring and early summer while the nuts are filling. A complete fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest is plenty, with 75mm of mulch kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late summer once the crop is off, when cuts dry quickly and disease risk is lowest. Open the centre to light and hold the tree at a height you can comfortably reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply this almond in one size, a 30L advanced tree, currently on backorder rather than sitting in stock. At 30L you are buying a formed young tree with a proper framework of branches, not a whip, so it settles quickly and usually blossoms in its first spring in the ground. Deciduous stock despatched in the cooler months may arrive bare of leaves, which is dormancy rather than damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting tips for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eCompare other deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring bees into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second almond tree to get nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This selection sets nuts from its own pollen, which is exactly why it suits smaller blocks. A second tree nearby lifts the yield, but it is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it crops?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a first light crop two to three years after planting an advanced tree. Nuts are ready in late summer to early autumn, when the green hulls split open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it crop in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree grows well, but rain at flowering and hull split spoils the nut set. In humid gardens plant it for the blossom and shade, and treat any crop as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much room does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow about 4m of width, clear of walls and fences so light reaches the whole canopy. Regular pruning holds it smaller where space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100568928575,"sku":"ALM-SEL-POL-300MM","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Prunus-dulcis-Almond-Self-Pollinating.png?v=1794663481"},{"product_id":"dwarf-almond-tree-prunus-dulcis-dwarf","title":"Dwarf Almond Tree - Prunus dulcis Dwarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Almond Tree (\u003cem\u003ePrunus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact, deciduous nut tree that grows to about 2 to 2.5m high and 2m wide. It brings pink-white blossom on bare branches in late winter and a crop of almonds in late summer, in a size that fits a courtyard, a small yard or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmonds from a small tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit keeps blossom, nuts and pruning all within reach, with no ladder needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate winter blossom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink-white flowers open along the bare branches before most of the garden wakes, and bees work them heavily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to know when to pick.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nuts are ready in late summer, when the green outer hulls split open and start to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits a large pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide tub with good drainage lets you grow it on a sunny terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry summers suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it handles heat and dry weather better than most fruit trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it as a blossom feature in a sunny, open bed with air moving around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a container at least 50cm wide with a quality potting mix, and water more often than you would in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2.5 to 3m apart. Another almond nearby improves the crop, so two trees are better than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Almond in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Almonds are trees for a dry-summer climate with a cold winter. They crop best in Mediterranean gardens and in cool and warm temperate inland districts. They do poorly in the humid subtropics, where summer rain brings fungal disease and the nut set is light. The tree itself is frost hardy when dormant, but a late frost can damage the early blossom, so avoid frost hollows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well-drained soil is the main requirement. Sandy loam or gravelly loam is ideal. Almonds will not put up with waterlogged ground, so plant on a mound in clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly from blossom until the nuts have filled, then ease off as the hulls split. Feed in early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertiliser and mulch out to the drip line, keeping it off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare. Keep an open, vase-shaped framework so light and air reach the centre, and remove dead, crossing or crowded wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Dwarf Almond as single trees in 300mm and 400mm pots. It is sold as a dwarf almond without a variety name. Almonds are deciduous, so a tree sent in winter arrives bare and one sent in the growing season arrives in leaf. Plant at the same depth as the pot, water in well and stake only if the site is windy. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eFruit and nut trees for the home orchard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that grow well in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season: planting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two almond trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not know that this dwarf almond will crop well alone, so we do not describe it as self-fertile. Another almond flowering nearby improves the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid coastal garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will grow, but it is unlikely to crop well. Almonds need winter chill and a dry summer, and humid subtropical weather brings fungal problems and a poor nut set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the almonds ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late summer, when the outer hulls split. Pick or shake them down, remove the hulls and dry the nuts in their shells for a week or two before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095676514623,"sku":"PRU-DUL-DWARF-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095676580159,"sku":"PRU-DUL-DWARF-400MM","price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/dwarf-almond-tree-prunus-dulcis-dwarf.jpg?v=1794669058"},{"product_id":"all-in-one-almond-tree-prunus-dulcis-all-in-one","title":"All-In-One Almond Tree - Prunus dulcis 'All-In-One'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll-In-One Almond Tree (\u003cem\u003ePrunus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e 'All-In-One') is a self-fertile, semi-dwarf almond that grows to about 4 to 5m high and 4m wide, smaller than a standard almond. One tree crops on its own, which makes it the practical choice where there is room for only a single nut tree. It is also sold under the name Zaione.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne tree is enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e All-In-One is self-fertile, so it sets nuts without a second variety for pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-shelled, sweet nuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shells crack easily by hand or with a light nutcracker, and the kernels are sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a semi-dwarf it stays smaller than standard almonds and is easier to net, prune and harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom in late winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink-white flowers cover the bare branches before the leaves appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer shade, winter sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is deciduous, so it shades in summer and lets the light through in the cold months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard nut tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it an open, sunny position with 4 to 5m of clear space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4 to 5m apart. It also serves as a pollinator for other almonds that flower with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-purpose feature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it where the blossom can be seen from the house, with the harvest as the bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing All-In-One Almond in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Almonds are trees for a dry-summer climate with a cold winter. They crop best in Mediterranean gardens and in cool and warm temperate inland districts. They do poorly in the humid subtropics, where summer rain brings fungal disease and the nut set is light. The tree itself is frost hardy when dormant, but a late frost can damage the early blossom, so avoid frost hollows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well-drained soil is the main requirement. Sandy loam or gravelly loam is ideal. Almonds will not put up with waterlogged ground, so plant on a mound in clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly from blossom until the nuts have filled, then reduce watering as the hulls split. Feed in early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertiliser and keep the root zone mulched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter to an open vase shape of four or five main branches. Each year remove dead and crossing wood and thin crowded shoots so the centre stays open to light and air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell All-In-One Almond as single trees in 300mm pots. Almonds are deciduous, so a tree sent in winter arrives bare and one sent in the growing season arrives in leaf. Named almonds like this are grafted, and grafted trees crop sooner than seedlings. Plant at the same depth as the pot and water in well. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse fruit and nut trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants for the backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eDeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/edible-backyard-layout-guide\"\u003eHow to lay out an edible backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes All-In-One really crop alone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a self-fertile almond, so a single tree sets nuts. Good bee activity at blossom time still helps the size of the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do the nuts ripen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late summer into early autumn. They are ready when the hulls split and begin to dry on the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a humid subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a good choice there. Almonds need winter chill and dry summers, and humidity leads to fungal disease and poor crops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095677006143,"sku":"PRU-DUL-ALLIN-300MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/all-in-one-almond-tree-prunus-dulcis-all-in-one.jpg?v=1794669067"},{"product_id":"double-pink-flowering-almond-prunus-dulcis-double-pink","title":"Double Pink Flowering Almond - Prunus dulcis 'Double Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble Pink Flowering Almond (\u003cem\u003ePrunus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Double Pink') is a small deciduous tree, about 3 to 4m high and 3m wide, grown for its blossom. From late winter into early spring the bare branches are lined with double pink flowers, weeks ahead of most spring trees. It is an ornamental: we sell it for the flowers, not for nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble pink blossom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flower carries extra rows of petals, so the display is fuller than on a fruiting almond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the first trees to flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e It opens in late winter, when the garden most needs colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranches for the vase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems in bud and they will open indoors over several days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for most gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3 to 4m it fits a front yard or courtyard bed without taking over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for early bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are a welcome food source at the end of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront garden feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where it can be seen from the street and the house in late winter, with a dark hedge or wall behind to show off the pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree is a complete feature. Underplant with bulbs or low perennials that flower at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvenue or driveway.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3 to 4m apart for a line of blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Double Pink Flowering Almond in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens with a cold winter and a dry summer. It performs poorly in the humid subtropics, where warm winters reduce flowering and summer humidity brings leaf disease. The tree is frost hardy, though a hard late frost can mark open blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil is essential, and a deep loam is ideal. Plant on a mound in clay, as almonds do not tolerate waterlogged roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through its first two summers and in long dry spells after that. Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser and mulch the root zone, keeping the mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering, not in winter, or you will remove the flower buds. Shorten the flowered shoots, take out dead or crossing wood and keep the centre open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Double Pink Flowering Almond as single trees in 300mm pots. It is deciduous, so a tree sent in winter arrives bare, sometimes in bud, and one sent in the growing season arrives in leaf. Plant at the same depth as the pot, water in well and stake for the first year in a windy position. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eFlowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-cherries-and-plums\"\u003eFlowering cherries and plums\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eDeciduous trees for seasonal colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-small-trees-for-small-backyards-australia\"\u003eThe best small trees for small backyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it produce almonds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown for its blossom and we do not promise nuts. Any that form are incidental. If you want a crop, choose a fruiting almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late winter into early spring, on bare wood before the leaves appear. Timing shifts a little with the district and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a subtropical coastal garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It needs winter cold to flower well and does not like humid summers. It is a tree for cool and temperate climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095678153023,"sku":"PRU-DUL-DOUPIN-300MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/double-pink-flowering-almond-prunus-dulcis-double-pink.jpg?v=1794669076"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/all-in-one-almond-tree-prunus-dulcis-all-in-one.jpg?v=1794670123","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/almond-trees.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}