Halls Hardy Almond Tree

The most attractive quality of Halls Hardy is its unique cold tolerance for an almond tree, living through temperatures down to -20° F. The shape, flavor, color, flowers, and overall appearance of Halls Hardy are all wholly unique, in fact many landscaping professionals plant this tree solely for ornamental purposes due to its extraordinary beauty. The almonds produced by a Halls Hardy tree are unlike any other. Almond trees are deep rooted and should be planted in deep, fertile, and well-draining sandy loam. Almond trees should be planted 19 to 26 feet (6-8 m.) apart and irrigated despite the fact that the trees are drought tolerant. An application of nitrogen and organic fertilizer will aid in growth. Almond trees require full sun, particularly morning sun, and well-drained soil. A tree that sits in wet soil will develop fungal problems easily. For areas with standing water in the soil, your tree will need to be planted in a raised bed over the native soil.