Prunus × persicoides 'Ingrid' (F)
hybrid almond 'Ingrid'
'Ingrid' is a small, deciduous tree with pale pink blossom in early spring before the leaves open, followed by pale green, velvety fruit containing edible nuts (almonds) ready to pick in early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Late frosts may damage early blossom
Propagation
Propagate by chip budding or grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 1 as a free-standing tree, may also be fan-trained on a warm wall. See train fan-trained trees and pruning established fans. Prune in mid-summer if silver leaf is a problem
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus
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