Nikita’s Pride™ Almond Tree

Nikita’s Pride™ Almond Tree

This hardy, very late blooming variety, Nikita’s Pride™ Almond Tree, bears good crops of large, high-quality, soft-shell nuts. Plant with Bounty and Oracle for cross pollination and large crops of these delicious and nutritious nuts.

Latin Name: Prunus dulcis
Site and Soil: Almonds like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Our Almonds are grafted on Lovell Peach rootstock. Lovell Peach is well adapted to different soil types.
Pollination Requirements: Almonds are partially self-fertile. Plant with another variety for cross pollination and larger crops.
Hardiness: Almonds are hardy to minus 20º F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Shell Type: Soft-shelled.
Nut Size: Large.
Bloom Time: late March.
Ripening Time: September.
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Almonds are not bothered by pests. They appear to be very resistant to damage by bacterial canker, a disease that can affect Plums, Cherries, Peaches and other stone fruits.
USDA Zone: 5