Glandular Almond Plant Care

Glandular Almond (Amygdalus glandulosa) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Amygdalus genus. Glandular Almond is native to central and western Texas. Glandular Almond is also known as Dwarf Russian Almond.

Glandular Almond displays a small deciduous tree growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Glandular Almond produces showy pink or white blossoms.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Glandular Almond every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Glandular Almond thrives in full sun.

Amygdalus glandulosa tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F. Glandular Almond prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Glandular Almond to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Glandular Almond every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.

Choose a spot with full sun and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Glandular Almond is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Glandular Almond can spread to about 10 ft (3 m) and reach about 15 ft (5 m) tall. Space plants about 10 ft (3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Glandular Almond while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Glandular Almond is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Glandular Almond can be propagated through seeds, hardwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to ivory almond plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Glandular Almond is susceptible to aphids, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Glandular Almond grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Glandular Almond is native to central and western Texas. In cooler regions, grow Glandular Almond as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.