Dwarf Almond (Prunus besseriana)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Prunus besseriana is a deciduous Tree. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and quality, though a little inferior to 'bitter almond oil'. — No more details are given.; The fruit contains a single large seed.; An edible oil is obtained from the seed.; It is similar in flavour and quality, though a little inferior to 'bitter almond oil'.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)