Dwarf Russian almond
Prunus tenella
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall and spreads 1.5 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The flowers are pink-red. The fruit are yellow.
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It suits hardiness zones 2-9. In Melbourne Botanical garden.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, China, Europe, Russia, Siberia, Slovenia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pritlikavi mandljevec
Synonyms
Possibly Prunus besseriana;