Almond
Prunus dulcis
Also called Almonds and Sweet almond
Garden plant · Herbs, veg & fruitIt gets PEACH LEAF CURL exactly like a peach, and it flowers even earlier. In most of the target market it is a beautiful February tree that will never ripen a nut.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Hard
- Water
- Once a weekWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
- Light
- Full sun, sheltered
- Feed
- Every 45 days
- Humidity
- Low
- Hardiness
- Hardy — a cold winter RHS H5, to -15°C
- Size
- 4 m tall · 4 m across
- Lifecycle
- Tree
- Origin
- Southern Europe and south-west Asia
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses.
PeopleHarmful if eaten
The leaves, stems and stones. Safe to eat: the ripe kernel.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-04.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.