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With masses of pretty spring blossoms, this almond is hardier and has thicker-shelled nuts than commercial varieties. Grows to 15'. (Self-fertile, plant two trees to ensure pollination, bears in 3-5 years.) (zones 5-8)
Hardiness Zones
The hall's hardy almond can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 5–8. View Map
Tree Type
This tree is considered both a nut tree and an ornamental tree. It yields nuts for human and wildlife consumption and adds visual interest and beauty to landscaping.
Mature Size
The Hall’s hardy almond grows to a height of 15–20' and a spread of 10–15' at maturity.
Growth Rate
This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.
Sun Preference
Full sun is the ideal condition for this tree, meaning it should get at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
Soil Preference
The Hall’s hardy almond grows in a wide range of well-drained soils.
Attributes
This tree:
Wildlife Value
The nuts are valuable food for deer, squirrels and birds.
The hall's hardy almond can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 5–8. View Map
This tree is considered both a nut tree and an ornamental tree. It yields nuts for human and wildlife consumption and adds visual interest and beauty to landscaping.
The Hall’s hardy almond grows to a height of 15–20' and a spread of 10–15' at maturity.
This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.
Full sun is the ideal condition for this tree, meaning it should get at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
The Hall’s hardy almond grows in a wide range of well-drained soils.
This tree:
- Produces masses of pale pink blossoms in late spring.
- Yields large nuts with thick, hard shells and bittersweet kernels surrounded by fuzzy, inedible fruit. They can be harvested anywhere from early September to October depending on location.
- Will begin producing nuts in approximately 3–5 years.
- Features simple, alternate dark green leaves that are 3–6" long with a finely toothed margin.
- Grows in a rounded shape.
- Is self-fertile but should be planted in multiples (2 or 3) to ensure pollination.
The nuts are valuable food for deer, squirrels and birds.
