Botanical profile

Flowering almond

Prunus triloba, commonly known as flowering almond or flowering plum, is a deciduous ornamental shrub highly valued for its spectacular spring bloom, forming numerous double pink flowers that brighten up beds, borders, or small flowering hedges. Its rounded, dense habit brings a delicate structure to the garden and easily integrates into mixed plantings or small landscaped areas. It thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, fertile, and cool soil, and requires moderate watering, especially during dry periods, to promote generous flowering. In addition to its major aesthetic appeal, this shrub attracts pollinators early in the season and can be used as a focal point in cottage, Japanese, or contemporary garden designs. Easy to maintain and relatively hardy, it remains an excellent choice for adding color and dynamism from the first warm days.

Latin name
Flowering almond
Common name
Flowering almond
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light spring intake
Soil type
Fertile, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35 °C (-31 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Small, unattractive dried fruits
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Dense and round
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8 ft (2.5 m)
Width
2 m (6 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Flowers that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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