Primavera Almond Tree
Prunus dulcis ‘Primavera’
The Primavera Almond is an early-blooming, soft-shelled almond tree that brings both beauty and bounty to your garden. With delicate pink-white blossoms in early spring and sweet, edible almonds ready by late summer, this tree is a true multi-season stunner. Perfect for backyard growers and urban orcharders alike, Primavera is self-fertile, compact, and thrives with minimal care in the right conditions.
Light:
Full sun — at least 6–8 hours a day. Almond trees love sunlight and won’t produce well in shade.
Soil:
Well-drained, loamy soil. Avoid areas where water tends to pool. Add compost when planting for a healthy start.
Watering:
Low to moderate water needs once established. Water deeply during the growing season, especially in dry spells, but let the soil dry between waterings to prevent root rot.
Fertilizing:
Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring before flowering and again in midsummer if needed.
Pruning:
Best pruned in winter when the tree is dormant. Thin interior branches to allow light and air to circulate.
Spring:
Showy blooms in March–April — one of the first trees to flower, making it a great early-season pollinator attractor.
Summer:
Lush green canopy and nut development. Keep an eye out for husks splitting open around late August to early September.
Fall:
Harvest time! Crack open the soft shells and enjoy sweet, homegrown almonds.
Winter:
Deciduous — drops leaves and rests. Perfect time for pruning and shaping.
Mature Size: 12–15 ft tall
Spacing: 10–15 ft between trees
Hardiness Zones: 7–9
Pollination: Self-fertile (but will produce more with a second variety nearby)
Chill Hours Needed: ~300–400 hours
Harvest Season: Late summer to early fall
Perfect For:
– Edible gardens
– Mediterranean-style landscapes
– Backyard orchards
– Sunny urban spaces with well-drained soil
Primavera Almond Tree
Prunus dulcis ‘Primavera’
The Primavera Almond is an early-blooming, soft-shelled almond tree that brings both beauty and bounty to your garden. With delicate pink-white blossoms in early spring and sweet, edible almonds ready by late summer, this tree is a true multi-season stunner. Perfect for backyard growers and urban orcharders alike, Primavera is self-fertile, compact, and thrives with minimal care in the right conditions.
Light:
Full sun — at least 6–8 hours a day. Almond trees love sunlight and won’t produce well in shade.
Soil:
Well-drained, loamy soil. Avoid areas where water tends to pool. Add compost when planting for a healthy start.
Watering:
Low to moderate water needs once established. Water deeply during the growing season, especially in dry spells, but let the soil dry between waterings to prevent root rot.
Fertilizing:
Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring before flowering and again in midsummer if needed.
Pruning:
Best pruned in winter when the tree is dormant. Thin interior branches to allow light and air to circulate.
Spring:
Showy blooms in March–April — one of the first trees to flower, making it a great early-season pollinator attractor.
Summer:
Lush green canopy and nut development. Keep an eye out for husks splitting open around late August to early September.
Fall:
Harvest time! Crack open the soft shells and enjoy sweet, homegrown almonds.
Winter:
Deciduous — drops leaves and rests. Perfect time for pruning and shaping.
Mature Size: 12–15 ft tall
Spacing: 10–15 ft between trees
Hardiness Zones: 7–9
Pollination: Self-fertile (but will produce more with a second variety nearby)
Chill Hours Needed: ~300–400 hours
Harvest Season: Late summer to early fall
Perfect For:
– Edible gardens
– Mediterranean-style landscapes
– Backyard orchards
– Sunny urban spaces with well-drained soil
