This shrub has a short trunk with spreading branches that forms a compact rounded crown. It has mid green broad lance-shaped toothed leaves and the pinkish saucer-shaped flowers appear profusely over the tree from early to mid-spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Prunus x amygdalopersicais a name that is used for the hybridPrunus dulcisx Prunus persica (flowering peach and almond) and is of garden origin. This small tree prefers an open sunny position and is frost and mildly drought tolerant. It grows in well drained organic rich moist soils, and responds to mulching during summer.

The Pollard Almond is grown for its flowers and a bushy habit. It is planted along borders in small gardens or used in group plantings in parks for screening. It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions establishing in 3 to 5 years and is moderately long lived. The shrub will also tolerate dry conditions once established and is planted in courtyards as a specimen. ID 2386

Prunus(PROO-nus) x amygdalopersica(ah-mig-DAH-lo-PER-see-ka)

Rosaceae(ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family