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Wild Almond, Badamak

Prunusscoparia

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Prunus (PROO-nus)

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Species

scoparia (sko-PAIR-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Amygdalus scoparia

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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