Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
not available
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
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
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
PRUNUS dulcis
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Almond, Sweet Almond
In Hindi
southernwood
मीठा बादाम
In German
Eberraute
Süße Mandel
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Amande douce
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Almendra dulce
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Sweet Almond
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Amêndoas doces
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
słodkich migdałów
In Latin
Southernwood
Almond Pulchra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Southernwood and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Almond season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Southernwood and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Southernwood and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Southernwood and Sweet Almond
Care of Southernwood and Sweet Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.