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Prunus dulcis Synonyms: P. amygdalus; P. communis; P. dulcis amara; Amygdalus dulcisCommon Name(s): Almond Family: Rosaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 150 to 240 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=104° (F) | Opt.Max=95° (F) | Opt.Min=54° (F) | Abs.Min=50° (F) | Precipitation: 24 to 35 (in.) Winter Minimum: 1° (F) Soil pH: 6 to 7 Soil Texture/Type: Sandy loams Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral Light Intensity: Bright Comments: Requires 2,300 GDD (50 F). Low frost tolerance because has a low chill requirement. Hot, dry climate best. Not flood tolerant. Diseases: Pythium, Phytothora, Sclerotinia, Anthrachose, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Powdery Mildew, Rust Uses: Material - lipids, Honey - , Additive - flavoring, Food - nut, Poison - mammals Woodiness: Climate: Geographical Origin: Arabian peninsula, Western Asia, Mediterranean, Asia Temp
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