The Prunus family
The almond tree belongs to the genus Prunus. Within this it is at home in the subgenus Amygdalus. Carl von Linné published his official scientific name for the first time in 1753.
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A general distinction is made between sweet and bitter almonds. Last but not least, the generic name Amygdalus refers to the existence of the poisonous Hydrocyanic acid in the Almond fruit. However, a harmful amount can only be found in raw bitter almonds.
Small shrub makes it big
Originally, the almond was mainly grown in southern climates. There it reaches an impressive size of up to 10 meters. With the appropriate care A harvest that is as rich as it is digestible can be expected.
Long iron bars were traditionally used for this. With the help of these harvest workers shook the nutty fruits down. Over time, almond farmers also take advantage of technological advances. More and more often, however, this leads to Decay of large almond plantations in southern countries.
Still, the Almond blossom celebrated annually in this country with great festivities and culinary delights.
Small profile about the almond tree
Plant:
- deciduous tree or shrub
- Height: 2 to 9 meters
- young twigs: bare bark
- Previous year's branches: gray to brownish
- upright, very short branches
Leaves:
- Length: about 9 centimeters
- Width: about 2 centimeters
- previous year's branches: alternate
- Concentration in clusters
- Division into petiole and leaf blade
Tips & Tricks
The hardy one thrives in our latitudes Durkheimer Krachmandel most luscious. Southern varieties can also be gradually adapted to the northern climate. In the first few years, however, these do not overwinter outdoors.