Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Water regularly for 2 months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Almond
Wilga, Native Willow
In Spanish
Almendra
oriol
In Portuguese
Amêndoa
papa-figos
In Polish
Migdałowy
Wilga
In Latin
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
oriole
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Almond and Wilga
Wondering what are the properties of Almond and Wilga? We provide you with everything About Almond and Wilga. Almond doesn't have thorns and Wilga doesn't have thorns. Also Almond does not have fragrant flowers. Almond has allergic reactions like Not Available and Wilga has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Almond and Wilga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Almond and Wilga
Season and care of Almond and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Almond and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Almond season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wilga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Almond is Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Almond and Wilga Physical Information
Almond and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Almond and Wilga are as follows:
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
Almond leaf color: Light Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Almond and Wilga
Care of Almond and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.