Full Sun
ORPartial Sun
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Tolerates heavy pruning which allows you to keep it as a smaller shrub. Trimming should be done several times a year. Trimming will result in a bushier and stronger shrub. Can be trained as a Bonsai.
Apply a general landscape fertilizer in March, June and August, if needed, to encourage growth. A slow release fertilizer can be substituted. Follow label instructions.4
In dry conditions water deeply rather than frequently as this bush likes moist but well drained soil. Organic mulch spread around the bush about 2 feet from the trunk will conserve moisture and keep the roots cool in summer. Organic mulch also adds nutrients as it decomposes.3
A variety of insect pests and diseases may find the almond bush attractive from time to time. Aphids, scale insects and borers may cause deformed growth and damage to the foliage and stems. Use horticultural oil or insecticidal soaps to smother these pests or apply an insecticide.3
Propagates from semi-hardwood cuttings.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sweet Almond Bush is a hardy plant.These estimates for how long Sweet Almond Bush takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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The species name virgata means “made of twigs”, “with long, straight shoots”, or “striped”, from the Latin virgatus, from virga (“twig” or “switch”) 1.
Incense Bush, White Almond Bush
1 Wiktionary entry for virgāta
2 www.dirtdoctor.com
3 homeguides.sfgate.com/care-flowering-almond-bushes-25011.html
4 http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-11-04/features/os-maccubbin-plant-profile-sweet-almo20101104_1_rapid-growing-shrub-plant-profile-plant-in-full-sun
5 http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2011-07-09/story/garden-help-almond-verbena-adds-beauty-and-fragrance