Sweet Almond Tree 'Princess'

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Prunus dulcis 'Princess'

This variety can produce heavy yields of nuts when conditions are favourable. It is a very attractive tree with clouds of scented pinkish-white flowers in the spring. Good resistance to peach leaf curl. It is grafted onto Montclair semi-dwarfing rootstock, reaching a maximum height and spread of 3.6m (12ft).

Pollination: Self-fertile.

Season: late Sept.

Available for delivery: late November/December - late April.

The perfect almond tree to grace your garden and delight your palate can be found here at Pomona Fruits. For those seeking to cultivate their own almond nuts in the UK, we offer sweet almond trees that are both ornamental and productive.

Sweet almond trees are very ornamental producing showy, light pink blossom early on in the spring. It is possible to harvest useful quantities of nuts so long as the blossom does not get damaged by frost. They have a very similar growth habit and requirements to peaches and nectarines. Trees are available from late November to late April.

Are you yearning for the satisfaction of harvesting your own almonds? Look no further. Our sweet almond trees have been carefully chosen to thrive in the British climate, offering you the chance to grow these delectable nuts in your own garden.

We understand the challenges of growing sweet almond trees in the UK climate, which is why we’ve selected varieties that are well-suited to our weather conditions. The sweet almond tree ‘Princess’, for instance, boasts good resistance to peach leaf curl, a common concern for almond growers in the UK.

For those with limited space, Sibley’s Patio Almond ‘Robijn’ is the perfect solution. This compact almond tree can be kept to a modest height of 1.2m (4ft), making it ideal for container growing on patios or balconies. Now, even urban gardeners can enjoy the pleasure of growing their own almonds.

Almond trees produce breathtaking displays of light pink blossom in early spring, adding a touch of elegance to your garden before the leaves emerge. The blossom not only pleases the eye but also attracts pollinators, contributing to the overall health of your garden ecosystem.

We recognise that frost damage to blossom is a concern for many UK gardeners. To help you protect your investment, we provide guidance on frost protection methods to ensure your almond tree has the best chance of producing a bountiful harvest.

Whether you’re an experienced nut grower or a novice looking to try your hand at almond cultivation, our sweet almond trees offer an exciting opportunity to expand your horticultural horizons. With proper care, these trees can provide you with a sustainable source of homegrown almonds for years to come.

Browse our range of sweet almond trees for sale today and take the first step towards growing your own delicious almonds. With Pomona Fruits, you’re not just purchasing a tree; you’re embarking on a rewarding journey of cultivation and harvest. Let us help you bring the Mediterranean charm of almond trees to your UK garden.

To give your almond tree the best start we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines).

Carriage & packing charges

Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £9.95. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply.

Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands, parts of Scotland, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. If a surcharge is applicable, you may not be able to complete your order online. Please telephone us on 01255 440410 for a delivery quotation.

We regret that due to Brexit we are no longer able to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Europe.

Despatch Dates

We regret we are unable to give precise delivery dates as weather conditions can affect the despatch schedule. The following information (which applies to orders placed online and over the phone) should only be used as a guide and on the understanding that we may not be able to keep to these dates precisely. Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque.

If you have any specific requests concerning the timing of your delivery (e.g. if you are likely to be going away on holiday) please let us know. It is not usually possible for us to bring forward delivery dates but we can delay the despatch of your order from the normal run.

Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees & hedging (bare root)

Bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees and hedging are available from late November/December until late April.

Orders placed before the 30th November will usually be despatched by mid/late December.

Orders placed between 1st December and 31st December will usually be despatched late December/January.

Orders placed after the 1st January will usually be delivered within 28 days of the order being placed.

Fruit trees & soft fruit bushes (pot grown)

Pot grown fruit trees, gooseberries and currants are available April to late August and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, lingonberries, figs, goji berries and grapes are normally available throughout the year. If ordered April to late September they will normally be despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Under these circumstances, to avoid additional carriage charges, the entire order will be sent together when everything is available. Outside this period, delivery may take up to 28 days or longer if ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.

Cell Grown Raspberries

Cell grown raspberries are available from May to late July and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

Strawberry plants (Runners)

Unless otherwise stated in the product description, fresh dug strawberry plants will be despatched from mid October to late November. Coldstored strawberry plants will be despatched from March to late June. Orders placed during these periods will usually be delivered within 28 days. Some varieties are only available as coldstored plants (see product description for availability).

Vegetable Plants

Vegetable plants are available from mid May to late July. As a very rough guide, plants ordered before the end of April will usually be despatched by late May. Plants ordered after May will usually be despatched by early June.

Asparagus crowns

Asparagus crowns will be despatched from April to late May. Orders placed during this period will be despatched within 28 days.

Hardware

Hardware is usually despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.

Biological Controls (Natural Predators) & Bumblebee Hives

Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). When “in season” they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis - we send orders to our supplier 12pm Tuesday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier.

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