Russian almond
Prunus tenella
Russian almond is a tough, low-maintenance deciduous shrub that thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Water moderately during the growing season and reduce watering in winter when it is dormant. It is cold-hardy and requires little pruning beyond light shaping after flowering.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Flowers
pink
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 23, 2020 by Елена Кукеева (cc-by-sa)
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