Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
PRUNUS dulcis
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
Almond, Sweet Almond
In Hindi
candelabra
मीठा बादाम
In German
Kandelaber
Süße Mandel
In French
candélabre
Amande douce
In Spanish
Candelabra
Almendra dulce
In Greek
μανουάλια
Sweet Almond
In Portuguese
Candelabra
Amêndoas doces
In Polish
świeczniki
słodkich migdałów
In Latin
candelabra
Almond Pulchra
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabra and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Candelabra and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Almond season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Candelabra and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Candelabra and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Candelabra and Sweet Almond
Care of Candelabra and Sweet Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.