Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
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
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS dulcis
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Almond, Sweet Almond
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
मीठा बादाम
QUICKSTICK
In German
Süße Mandel
QUICKSTICK
In French
Amande douce
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Almendra dulce
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Sweet Almond
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Amêndoas doces
QuickStick
In Polish
słodkich migdałów
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Almond Pulchra
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Almond and Quickstick
Season and care of Sweet Almond and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Almond and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Almond season is Spring and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Almond is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Almond and Quickstick Physical Information
Sweet Almond and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Almond and Quickstick are as follows:
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Almond and Quickstick
Care of Sweet Almond and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.