I'm not sure where or why I originally purchased this shrub. I probably saw it in a big box store during it's spring flush of pink fluffiness and snatched it up in a moment of impulse. I'm glad I did because it's turned out to be one of my best purchases.
Various web sites describe the flowering almond as needing full sun and moist, well-drained soil. These days I rarely plant anything requiring "moist" soils, but I have to say this plant is very drought tolerant once established. It lived quite happily between a lantana and an ornamental pomegranate until it was relocated last May.
The mature height of the flowering almond is supposed to be 4-5 feet. Mine stands about 3 feet tall. Perhaps it is smaller due to lack of water and care. I never pampered it. I don't even remember ever fertilizing the poor thing, but every spring the tight little pink buds form and then burst into flower.
This is a plant I can truly count on to get my spring off to a good start!
The blooms are so pretty and shows how giving in to pretty seasonal blooms can work out quite well. I don't know that I've seen one in the nurseries but I would take a second look if I do. This winter has shown me that a few more early spring bloomers are needed even in our climate.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful blooms! Sometimes those impulse purchases are the best--good choice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tree! I've actually seen this tree at a local nursery, however I wasn't sure how it would perform in our climate. Love those pink fluffy blooms.
ReplyDeleteVery nice - deer resistant?
ReplyDeleteI don't have deer, but it appears to be bunny resistant.
DeleteBeautiful!!!!!
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