Prunus dulcis - patio - 4 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus amygdalus.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic, nutty flavour

Growth habit
Common almond 'Lauranne' is an upright-growing small tree that can reach a height of 2 - 7 metres. Slow growing.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Prunus dulcis 'Lauranne' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Prunus dulcis 'Lauranne' forms white flowers from March.

fruit
The brown, medium-sized drupes have an aromatic, nutty flavour. The skin of these oval drupes is hairy and rough. Ripening time from September.

Use
Cosmetics, consumption, fresh consumption

Root
Prunus dulcis 'Lauranne' is a taproot.