Penta Almond Tree Prunus dulcis 'Penta'
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Penta Almond Tree Prunus dulcis 'Penta'
Product Description
Disease-Resistant, Heart-Healthy Spanish Almonds
Almonds are delicious, good for the heart, and versatile in cooking. And the Penta Almond Tree gives you everything you love about this popular tree nut plus disease resistance, cold-hardiness, and more!
While other almond trees flower in late spring, the Penta blooms a little later, thereby missing the late seasons frosts. In other words, you can grow the Penta anywhere you can grow an apple! But even though it blooms a bit later, it'll still produce a big almond bounty in late summer like its California cousins.
Because it was grown for the European almond industry, it was bred to be better in quality. The Penta's almonds are higher in monosaturated fats, which are vital to keeping your heart healthy. That means the Penta is ideal for low-carb, high-fat snacks like homemade almond butter.
Lastly, the Penta almond is more disease resistant than other almond varieties. Because its shell is thicker, insects are less likely to get inside the almonds and lay eggs. So, if you prefer, your container-friendly Penta Almond Tree won't require the use of pesticides.
Level up your heart-healthy harvests and get growing with the Penta Almond Tree. Grab yours today!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: These trees can tolerate partial shade but prefer around 6 hours of sunlight daily. Avoid planting your tree in areas of your yard that are prone to flooding - well-drained soil is best.
Dig a hole that’s just as deep as the root ball, and three times as wide. Make sure that your tree is straight and that the root collar is level with the surrounding ground. Backfill your hole and gently tamp the soil down as you go to eliminate air pockets. Finally, water and then mulch the area to deter competing growth and to preserve soil moisture.
2. Watering: Feel your soil every few days. Once it feels like it’s close to drying out about 3 inches down, give your tree a slow drink of water by holding a hose to its base and counting to 30 seconds.
3. Fertilizing: We suggest waiting two to three years before fertilizing. To give your tree a boost, feed with well-balanced organic fertilizer, like formula 10-10-10, in the late winter or early spring.
4. Pruning: The best time to prune is in the late winter or early spring when your tree is still dormant. Be sure to remove any dead or broken branches, as well as crisscrossing or rubbing branches.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship within 1-2 days. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
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Less than $100 | $24.95 |
$100.00-$128.99 | $29.95 |
$129 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
- Mature Height: 12-15 ft.
- Mature Width: 12-15 ft.
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Blooms: April-May
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Does Not Ship To: AR, AZ, FL