Prunus triloba
Flowering dwarf almond
Also known as Prunus triloba forma simplex
- Height × spread
- 2.5m × 2.5m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Flowers
- Spring, Autumn
Availability
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About this plant
This is generally grown as a shrub but it can be treated as a small tree. It has pale pink flowers that spread along the rich brown stems in the middle of spring. The leaves are toothy edged, mid green and take on yellow autumn tints. It will eventually make a shrub around 2.5m (8ft) high with an equivalent spread, and is best trained against a warm wall. The plant may take a few years to achieve its full flowering potential.
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Autumn foliage
- Yellow
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Bell
- Height
- 2.5m
- Spread
- 2.5m
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Flowers in
- Spring, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Gravel garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Structural, Bee attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Spring · Planting
Prune after flowering
When flowering has finished, cut the plant hard back removing all stems to buds that are 30cm to 45cm above ground level.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
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