Dwarf Russian Almond (Prunus tenella)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Prunus tenella is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring, it is inferior to the bitter almond oil obtained from P. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is quite variable in quality, the best forms are somewhat mealy with a fairly nice flavour.; The fruit is about 25mm in diameter and contains one large seed.; Seed - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry grassland. Grasslands, valleys, hollows and dry slopes at elevations up to 1200 metres in Tibet. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)