🌰 Almond Tree
Prunus dulcis
Tree
☀️ Sun
Full sun (8+ hours)
💧 Water
Low to moderate; drought-tolerant; excellent drainage critical
🗺️ Zones
7–9
📏 Spacing
15–20 ft
📐 Height
10–15 ft (dwarf); 15–30 ft (standard)
🧪 Soil pH
6.0–7.5
⏱️ Maturity
3–5 years to first nut production
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (9)
🤝 Clover
Good companion — Almond Tree and Clover grow well together.
Good companion — Almond Tree and Lavender grow well together.
Good companion — Almond Tree and Marigold grow well together.
Good companion — Almond Tree and Borage grow well together.
Good companion — Almond Tree and Comfrey grow well together.
Good companion — Almond Tree and Yarrow grow well together.
🤝 Sweet Alyssum
Good companion — Almond Tree and Sweet Alyssum grow well together.
🤝 Phacelia
Good companion — Almond Tree and Phacelia grow well together.
Good companion — Almond Tree and Garlic grow well together.
⚠️ Keep Apart (4)
Keep apart — these plants do not grow well together.
Keep apart — these plants do not grow well together.
Keep apart — these plants do not grow well together.
⚠️ Competitive grass
Keep apart — these plants do not grow well together.
📝 Growing Notes
Almond trees are among the earliest spring bloomers, making robust pollinator support absolutely critical for fruit set. Lavender, borage, and sweet alyssum are outstanding companions that attract the bees essential for almond pollination. Most varieties require a second almond variety for cross-pollination; 'All-in-One' is a self-fertile option for small gardens.