{"product_id":"marcona-almond-tree-antiquity","title":"Marcona Almond Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/1384\/6115\/files\/ccof-logo-organic-trees_large.jpg?v=1561747296\" alt=\"\" width=\"64\" height=\"77\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trees-of-antiquity.myshopify.com\/pages\/certified-organic-fruit-trees\" title=\"Certified Organic fruit trees\"\u003eUSDA Certified Organic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative 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  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1d4f84;\"\u003eGrowing Marcona Almond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7, 8, 9, 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Chill:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEarly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Requires another almond variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spain cultivated hundreds of years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3 Months or More\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMariana (semi-dwarf)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears to Bear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1-3 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 \u003c\/span\u003eft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-15 \u003c\/span\u003e ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer prune to maintain 8 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/1384\/6115\/files\/non-gmo-fruit-trees_small.jpg?v=1562021678\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSize of tree\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur 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. .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePruning tip\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic idea for Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003ca title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Learn more....\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/pages\/big-picture-on-pruning\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn more... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/products\/tree-starter-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=faff0f8f3\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTree Starter Kits.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees of Antiquity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44302643134563,"sku":"MARAO","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/1384\/6115\/files\/marcona_almond_antiquity.jpg?v=1782763928","url":"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/products\/marcona-almond-tree-antiquity","provider":"Trees of Antiquity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}