Overview
Almond Bonsai (Prunus dulcis) is a flowering fruit tree with early pink-white blossom and Mediterranean character. It is best suited to flowering bonsai, informal upright and orchard-style displays. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor with protection from late frost.
Placement
full sun and warm sheltered position
Watering
water well in active growth; avoid winter waterlogging
Feeding and fertilising
feed after flowering and through summer
Pruning and wiring
prune after flowering; avoid heavy winter pruning where disease risk is high
Repotting
repot every 2-3 years in early spring
Propagation
grafted nursery material, seed and cuttings for some types
Pests, diseases and common issues
late frost to flowers, peach leaf curl relatives, aphids and gum/canker issues