Prunus fasciculata
Desert Almond.
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A rather nondescript deciduous shrub to 6\'. It\'s flowers are mot showy. There are little almonds on it in summer. It is a good transition plant between the oaks and the desert. It is also a good wildlife plant. It is native from San Luis Obispo Co. to Utah. This one would be fun to try using as a drought tolerant rootstock for fruit trees. If planted on two or three foot centers it should make a pretty effective barrier without anyone getting hurt.
Prunus fasciculata tolerates sand.
Foliage of Prunus fasciculata is deciduous.
Flower of Prunus fasciculata has color na.
Communities for Prunus fasciculata:Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Shadscale Scrub and Southern Oak Woodland.
| ph: | 7.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 6 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 1.00 to 2.00 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 2.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 25.00 to 40.00 |
