Prunus dulcis 'Ferragnes' - 125-150 CM C2

Description
The Common almond 'Ferragnes' (Prunus dulcis) produces brown, medium-sized fruits. They are oval and have a sweet, nutty flavour. A calcareous, loose, dry soil and a sunny location create ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from September. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. The Common almond 'Ferragnes' grows upright to a height of around 7 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus amygdalus.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, nutty flavour

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common almond 'Ferragnes's are light green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Common almond 'Ferragnes' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common almond 'Ferragnes' is an upright growing small tree that can reach a height of 2 - 7 m. Slow growing.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Prunus dulcis 'Ferragnes' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Prunus dulcis 'Ferragnes' forms white flowers from March.

Fruit
Prunus dulcis 'Ferragnes' forms brown, oval fruits.

Use
Cosmetics, consumption, fresh consumption

Root
Prunus dulcis 'Ferragnes' is a taproot.