Prunus fasciculata var. fasciculata

Rare in the trade, the desert almond is a good choice for dry rock garden. Place in full sun with Calliandra and Trichostema.

Plant Family: Rosaceae

Plant Type: Perennial

Height by Width: 3-7' H x 5' W

Growth Habit: Low, multibranched

Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining, rocky

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant

Cold Hardy to: 25 degrees F

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: White-yellow

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Southern Sierra Nevada Highlands, Tehachapi, Inner South Coast Range, Transverse Range, Deserts

Natural Habitat: Slopes, canyons, washes, shrubland, woodland below 6800'

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