USDA Certified Organic The standard for quality, the Ne Plus almond is unmatched. Smooth, broad, flat, light brown kernel with a soft, thin shell and excellent flavor. Harvest is easy on this heavy bearing variety. Ne Plus requires another almond variety for pollination. Low chill (400 hours). Growing Ne Plus Almond USDA Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Harvest Period: Late Low Chill: Yes Bloom Period: Early Pollination Requirement: Requires another almond variety for pollination Origin Date: 1800's Storage: 3 Months or More Rootstock: Mariana (semi-dwarf) Years to Bear: 1-3 years Recommended Spacing: 12 ft. Mature Size:12-15 ft. Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 ft. Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]
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