Almendro pequeño

The Almond Tree

A symbol of hope and rebirth, the almond tree offers its nutritious and versatile fruits, becoming an ally both in gastronomy and in Mediterranean culture.

Main Characteristics

• Scientific name: Prunus dulcis.
• Deciduous medium-sized tree, which can reach between 3 and 6 meters in height.
• Its flowers appear at the end of winter, even before the leaves.
• Fruit: the almond, protected by a hard shell inside a green fleshy fruit.
• Longevity: it can live more than 50 years if properly cared for.

Cultivation and Care

• Requires temperate and sunny climates, tolerating drought well but not strong frosts during flowering.
• Prefers light, well-drained and slightly calcareous soils.
• Needs moderate watering in its early years; in adulthood it withstands dry periods.
• Pruning is essential to shape and improve production.
• It is recommended to fertilize in spring with fertilizers rich in potassium and phosphorus.

The almond tree, tree of hope, blooms before anyone else to remind us that there is always a new beginning.