Native to the province of Alicante, Spain, the Marcona almond tree is celebrated globally for producing the "Queen of almonds". Its Spanish origin is deeply significant, as the specific Mediterranean climate and centuries-old cultivation methods yield a notably sweeter, softer, and more buttery nut that is essential to premium confectionery and tapas Indigenous to the Spanish Levante region, the Marcona is shorter, wider, and rounder than standard commercial almonds, Its name derives from the Arabic word marcūna, meaning "round". Unlike standard bitter almonds, the Marcona has virtually no bitterness. Marcona Almond trees are moderate yielding trees in best conditions
Growing Marcona Almond
USDA Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Harvest Period: Late
Low Chill: Yes
Bloom Period: Early
Pollination Requirement: Requires another almond variety
Origin Date: Spain cultivated hundreds of years
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.
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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.
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