Pink Flowering Almond

Pink Flowering Almond is a compact deciduous shrub with an upright habit and narrow foliage that turns yellow in fall.  Its dense clusters of soft pink double flowers coat the slender branches in mid to late spring.  Flowers best in full sun and moist well-drained rich soils. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  High Maintenance. Pests and diseases can be a problem.  Watch for aphids, scale, borers, caterpillars, beetles and spider mites. Potential diseases include leaf spot, dieback, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot, and fireblight.  Cherries have weak wood and are susceptible to breakage.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, and Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Coneflower, Viburnum

IMAGE: Prides Corner, Prunus glandulosa Rosea

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.