General Landscape Uses: Herb garden, ornamental plant, pollinator garden, container planting

Ecological Restoration Notes: Pollinator support

Description: Sweet Almond can be a bush or tree.  Its flowers have a lovely fragrance and attract butterflies with their nectar. One butterfly that is especially attracted to its flowers is the rare Atala Butterfly. It is also relatively drought tolerant, making it a good option for xeriscaping.

Dimensions: Height 10 ft.; Spread 3 – 5 ft

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Native Range: South America

Native Habitats: Woodlands, forest edges, and disturbed sites

Soils: Well-drained, loamy or sandy, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6 – 7)

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: White to pale purple

Flower Characteristics: Fragrant

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Small seeds

Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator attraction, wildlife support

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings, seed

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