DWARF RUSSIAN FLOWERING ALMOND
Prunus tenella
SKU: 2012-002
Description
Prunus tenella, the dwarf Russian almond, is a species of deciduous shrub in the genus Prunus, native to steppes of Eastern Europe and Western Siberia, as well as dry open sites of Caucasus, Western and Central Asia. The plants are extremely cold hardy.
It is a popular ornamental plant in cold temperate regions, valued for its profuse spring blossom and exceptional winter hardiness. Studies indicate it is closely related to bush cherries, apricots and plums, rather than almonds. It yields small almond-like hairy fruits with characteristic flavor.
The seeds are in very limited supply.
Type: Hardy shrub
Hardiness zones: 2-8
Height: 1.5m, 5 ft
Location: Sun or part sun
Seeds per pack: 2
Note: The seeds and leaves of prunus contain poisons. Do not eat them.
Germination: Use a sterile seed-start mix. Surface sow in a pot. Water, and place in plastic, and in the fridge for 90 days for stratification. Then bring to warmth for them to germinate. Keep continually moist.
Description
Prunus tenella, the dwarf Russian almond, is a species of deciduous shrub in the genus Prunus, native to steppes of Eastern Europe and Western Siberia, as well as dry open sites of Caucasus, Western and Central Asia. The plants are extremely cold hardy.
It is a popular ornamental plant in cold temperate regions, valued for its profuse spring blossom and exceptional winter hardiness. Studies indicate it is closely related to bush cherries, apricots and plums, rather than almonds. It yields small almond-like hairy fruits with characteristic flavor.
The seeds are in very limited supply.
Type: Hardy shrub
Hardiness zones: 2-8
Height: 1.5m, 5 ft
Location: Sun or part sun
Seeds per pack: 2
Note: The seeds and leaves of prunus contain poisons. Do not eat them.
Germination: Use a sterile seed-start mix. Surface sow in a pot. Water, and place in plastic, and in the fridge for 90 days for stratification. Then bring to warmth for them to germinate. Keep continually moist.
