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
Comments:
theresa –
this is the most awesome flowering plant ever! It radiates an aroma all over my back yard.
Alicia Casella –
Great