Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001188
11/12/99

Prunus tenella--Dwarf Russian Almond


Hardiness Zones: 2 to 6
Height: 5 ft Spread: 5 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Pink, white, red (Vis. 1).
Fruit: Red

Comments: Dwarf Russian Almond bears white, pink or red
flowers in May depending on whether the species or a
cultivar is grown. The flowers are 3/4 inch across and
the fruit is a red cherry most ornamental in summer.


Go To Top of File        Michigan State University Extension Home Page        Main Page for this Data Base        MNLA Web Site
This information is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information becomes public property upon publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU Extension. Reprinting cannot be used to endorse or advertise a commercial product or company. This file was generated from data base ZZ on 01/19/00. Data base ZZ was last revised on 11/12/99. For more information about this data base or its contents please contact heatley@msue.msu.edu . Please read our disclaimer for important information about using our site.