Peerless Almond is a vigorous, productive decidous tree that produces attractive brown almonds in semi-hard shells. Fragrant white to pale pink blossoms appear in spring, followed by nuts that develop through summer. In the Western Cape, Peerless almonds are generally harvested from early February.
A vigorous, semi-spreading tree with a low chilling requirement, Peerless is well suited to Mediterranean-style climates such as the Western Cape. It is self-incompatible, so plant with a compatible pollinator such as Nonpareil for good fruit set. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil, preferably in a sheltered position. Water regularly while establishing and during flowering and nut development, then reduce once established. Feed during the growing season with a suitable fruit-tree or nut-tree fertiliser. Prune lightly in winter to maintain an open shape and good airflow. Plant with a compatible almond variety, such as Nonpareil, to assist pollination.
Almonds are closely related to peaches, and their beautiful spring flowers can appear before the leaves. Once pollinated, the developing almond forms inside a green outer hull, which dries and splits open as the nut matures.
| Botanical Name |
Prunus Dulcis 'Peerless'
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Growth Expectancy
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4m H x 4m W
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Position
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Sun
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| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |
