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5ft 'Princess' Almond Tree | Prunus dulcis | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Princess' Almond Tree | Prunus dulcis | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Princess' Almond Tree | Prunus dulcis | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Princess' Almond Tree | Prunus dulcis | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178767958395_55626525868411
Price: 39.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

An appealing, compact tree with fragrant blooms in spring.
Yields top-quality, sweet almonds with soft shells.
Self-pollinating, so you only need one tree for a fruitful yield.
Thrives in full sun, ideal for a south or west-facing wall.
Grows to 5 x 5m but can be easily pruned to suit any garden size.
Perfect for eating fresh or using in baking and desserts.
Arrives expertly pruned to encourage a strong, bushy shape.

Species: Almond
Taste: Very sweet, high quality nuts
Flower Colour: Abundant white blossom
Flowering Time: June, July, August
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Hardiness: Fully hardy. No winter protection necessary unless there are late frosts predicted in the spring - in this case, wrap overnight with horticultural fleece to preserve the blossom.
Pollination: Self fertile. Does not need a pollination partner, producing good crops from just one tree.
Pest & Disease: Generally disease free, can be affected by canker or leaf curl. With leaf curl the leaves blister and curl - the only solution is to pick off the infected leaves as they form in the Spring. Usually the new growth will come clean by early summer.

Planting Time: January to December
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil: Prefers fertile well draining soil. Can also tolerate clay soil but you will need to take some steps to improve drainage, such as mixing in fine horticultural grit or perlite to the surrounding soil when planting.
Spacing: Plant 5m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: If you’re planting in spring or summer, water well for the first few months. Increase watering if there are extended periods of hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little.
Feeding: Feeding not required but it will give your tree a good start if you mix in plenty of compost or well rotted manure to the planting hole.
Pruning: Winter pruning is best. Having planted a young tree it should be cut back by one third to promote a bushy shape. A new leader will form the first summer. Any lower branches can also be removed to create a clear trunk. In subsequent years prune to promote a fairly open centre; older trees often develop dead or unproductive wood. Don’t be afraid to prune back to viable new growth which will then take over.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare root. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field and packed straight away. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm
Eventual Height & Spread: Grows to a height of 5m with a spread of up to 5m unless pruned.
Time to First Crop: Your tree should start to produce a significant crop within three years.

Highlights

An appealing, compact tree with fragrant blooms in spring.
Yields top-quality, sweet almonds with soft shells.
Self-pollinating, so you only need one tree for a fruitful yield.
Thrives in full sun, ideal for a south or west-facing wall.
Grows to 5 x 5m but can be easily pruned to suit any garden size.
Perfect for eating fresh or using in baking and desserts.
Arrives expertly pruned to encourage a strong, bushy shape.

Variety Specifications

Species: Almond
Taste: Very sweet, high quality nuts
Flower Colour: Abundant white blossom
Flowering Time: June, July, August
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Hardiness: Fully hardy. No winter protection necessary unless there are late frosts predicted in the spring - in this case, wrap overnight with horticultural fleece to preserve the blossom.
Pollination: Self fertile. Does not need a pollination partner, producing good crops from just one tree.
Pest & Disease: Generally disease free, can be affected by canker or leaf curl. With leaf curl the leaves blister and curl - the only solution is to pick off the infected leaves as they form in the Spring. Usually the new growth will come clean by early summer.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: January to December
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil: Prefers fertile well draining soil. Can also tolerate clay soil but you will need to take some steps to improve drainage, such as mixing in fine horticultural grit or perlite to the surrounding soil when planting.
Spacing: Plant 5m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: If you’re planting in spring or summer, water well for the first few months. Increase watering if there are extended periods of hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little.
Feeding: Feeding not required but it will give your tree a good start if you mix in plenty of compost or well rotted manure to the planting hole.
Pruning: Winter pruning is best. Having planted a young tree it should be cut back by one third to promote a bushy shape. A new leader will form the first summer. Any lower branches can also be removed to create a clear trunk. In subsequent years prune to promote a fairly open centre; older trees often develop dead or unproductive wood. Don’t be afraid to prune back to viable new growth which will then take over.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare root. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field and packed straight away. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm
Eventual Height & Spread: Grows to a height of 5m with a spread of up to 5m unless pruned.
Time to First Crop: Your tree should start to produce a significant crop within three years.