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Wild Almond, Mountain Almond

Prunuslycioides

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Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
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Species
lycioides (ly-see-OY-deez)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
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