Prunus Dulcis "Almond Ferragnes" 10Liter

Botanical Name: Prunus dulcis ‘Ferragnes’
Common Names: Ferragnes Almond, Almond Tree

📌 Product Description

Prunus dulcis ‘Ferragnes’ is a premium almond cultivar known for its high-quality nuts, strong growth, and reliable production. It is a late-flowering variety, which helps reduce the risk of frost damage to blossoms, making it particularly valuable in regions with cooler winters.

The tree produces attractive pale pink to white flowers in early spring, followed by large, well-filled almonds with excellent flavour and shell quality. ‘Ferragnes’ is widely used in commercial orchards and home gardens due to its consistent yields and superior nut quality.

This cultivar is often planted alongside compatible pollinators (such as ‘Ferraduel’) to ensure good fruit set.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 4 – 6 m
Spread: 3 – 5 m
Growth Habit: Medium-sized deciduous fruit tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; prefers sandy or loamy soils
Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Moderate watering during fruit development
• Avoid waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost and balanced fertiliser in spring and after harvest.

Maintenance:

• Prune annually to maintain structure and yield
• Requires cross-pollination for best results
• Monitor for pests and diseases

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Winter (dormant season)
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Late winter to early spring (later than many varieties)
Harvest Time: Late summer to early autumn
Climate Suitability: Best suited to regions with cold winters and dry summers (Western Cape ideal)
Frost Requirement: Requires winter chill for optimal production

🌼 Additional Benefits

• High-quality nuts
• Late flowering reduces frost risk
• Reliable yields
• Suitable for commercial and home orchards
• Attractive seasonal blossoms

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home orchards
✔ Commercial nut production
✔ Edible gardens
✔ Feature flowering tree
✔ Mediterranean-style landscapes