Dwarf Russian Almond
Prunus tenella
- Native to:
- Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Krym, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Russia, Transcaucasus, Ukraine
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Prunus
- Species:
- Prunus tenella
- USDA Symbol:
- PRTE5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
hibiscus Quaker (Orthosia hibisci)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to steppes and dry areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification; germination can be erratic. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI