Prunus Dulcis "Almond Texas Mission" 10Liter

Botanical Name: Prunus dulcis ‘Texas Mission’
Common Names: Texas Mission Almond, Mission Almond

📌 Product Description

Prunus dulcis ‘Texas Mission’ is a well-established almond cultivar known for its reliable yields, hardy nature, and excellent nut quality. It produces medium-sized, hard-shelled almonds with plump, sweet kernels, making it suitable for both fresh consumption and processing.

The tree is valued for its attractive pink-white blossoms in late winter to early spring, adding ornamental appeal before the foliage emerges. Its slightly later flowering compared to other varieties helps reduce the risk of frost damage, making it a dependable choice in suitable regions.

This cultivar is widely grown in orchards and home gardens due to its consistent production and adaptability to warm, dry climates.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 4 – 9 m
Spread: 4 – 6 m
Growth Habit: Medium-sized deciduous fruit tree with rounded canopy
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Deep, well-draining soil (sandy or loamy preferred)
Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Moderate watering during fruit development
• Drought tolerant once established
• Avoid waterlogged soil

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

Maintenance:

• Prune annually to maintain structure and yield
• Best planted with a pollinator (e.g. ‘Nonpareil’) for higher yields
• 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
Harvest Time: Late summer (around February in SA conditions)
Climate Suitability: Best suited to regions with cold winters and dry summers
Chill Requirement: ±500 chill hours required for good production

🌼 Additional Benefits

• High-yielding cultivar
• Good quality, sweet nuts
• Late flowering reduces frost risk
• Attractive ornamental blossoms
• Suitable for home and commercial orchards

🌿 Ideal Uses

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