Garden Prince Dwarf Almond
Finally, an almond for the urban grower who is short on space but still wants to have fresh, home grown almonds. Garden Prince Genetic Dwarf Almond grows 6-9 feet tall and produces soft shelled kernels that are exceptionally sweet and tasty. The large pink blossoms make it an extraordinary ornamental as well and the trees are self fruitful so you only need one to grow your own almonds. 250 chill hours needed.
Latin Name: Prunus dulcis
Site and Soil: Almonds like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock: Nemaguard
Pollination Requirements: Garden Prince is self-fertile.
Hardiness: Almonds are hardy to minus 20°F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 6-9 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet
Shell Type: Soft-shelled
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: August– September
Yield: 20+ lbs.
USDA Zone: 6-10