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Rosaceae
Flowering Almond
Prunus triloba
Hope and the promise of spring.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Prunus
- Native to
- China
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Deciduous shrub or small tree
- Height
- 2-5 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, fertile
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The double-flowered cultivar produces masses of fluffy pink rosette-like blooms covering bare branches.
- It blooms very early in spring, often before the leaves appear, creating a stunning display.
- The species name 'triloba' refers to its three-lobed leaves.
- Flowering almond has been cultivated in Chinese gardens for centuries as a symbol of spring.
- The flowers last only about two weeks, making their brief display all the more cherished.
Color meanings
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Hope
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Promise
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Awakening