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Reliable Almond

Original price $64.99 - Original price $64.99
Original price
$64.99
$64.99 - $64.99
Current price $64.99
SKU K165

Prunus dulsis x persica 'Reliable'

Prohibited to AZ

Each season this beautiful tree produces a large crop of rich and flavorful almonds! It is self-fertile and the most reliable of the varieties tested at the Mount Vernon, Western WA, research station - so it's a great choice for cool summer growers. Reliable is a seedling hybrid of peach and almond, resulting in nuts with a harder shell and stronger flavor.

Sporting showy, fragrant, pink blossoms and disease-resistant foliage, make this tree your proven winner as a beautiful landscape tree and a consistent producer!

 

USDA Zone: 5-9

Grow Height:  18' (Dwarf)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Late Summer

Pollination:  Self Fertile

Rootstock: Dwarf

Read our Almond Growing Guide

Size: Dwarf (4'-5')

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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  • Is this a sweet almond or a bitter almond? I heard you can only eat sweet almonds raw and I just want to be sure which kind this is.

    Reliable is considered a sweet almond and can be eaten raw.

  • Will this do well in Eastern Washington, Spokane area?

    Yes, anywhere peaches grow this almond will grow too.

  • Will this grow in Port Angeles, WA?

    Yes, they grown fine in your area!

  • I'm in N W Alabama, zone 7b , humid...will Reliable Almond trees grow here??

    Not likely. Almond trees, even almond hybrids like this one, need a drier summer climate.

  • Is this an early mid or late blooming almond?

    Early season blooming

  • Is this a bare root?

    Yes!

Customer Reviews

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DOMINGO D.
Outstanding Experience with Raintree Nursery!

I recently purchased a Reliable Almond tree from Raintree Nursery, and I am beyond satisfied. The shipping was exactly as promised, with the tree arriving on time and in excellent condition. It’s already thriving, showing strong, healthy growth, which is a testament to the care taken by Raintree in selecting and packaging their plants.

Their attention to quality and customer service sets them apart, making the whole process smooth and enjoyable. If you’re looking for premium plants and reliable service, Raintree Nursery is the way to go.

Thank you, Raintree, for a fantastic experience!

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Mary A.
Arrived in great condition

And growing well

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Chester S.
reliable almond

Tree arrived in good shape. New sprouts are about two/three inches long and it is looking very good. Anxious to see some almonds in two/three years.

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Dylan J.
So far, so good!

This tree is putting out some nice looking leaves after one week in the ground in zone 9A. Time will tell if it produces any nuts!

Pictures taken on the day of planting and one week later.

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Frances S.
Love Almond Trees

This tree appeared dead when I received it and after I planted it it only grew below the graft. When I told the people at Raintree I was told to send pictures and I did-3 of them. They then told me it MAY have been planted too deep-I have a 300 tree orchard and I know how to plant a tree plus the picture would have shown that mistake. Then they tole me the price had increased and with the new shipping it would end up costing me almost as much as the original tree AGAIN. Not overly pleased with them trying to blame me for their dead tree or paying double for a tree.
Frances Sweeney