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I graduated from the UofM in 2010 and now live in Annandale. I was curious if the U has ever done any research or had any success with Almond Trees i...
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Almond Tree #867129
Asked May 05, 2024, 5:28 PM EDT
I graduated from the UofM in 2010 and now live in Annandale. I was curious if the U has ever done any research or had any success with Almond Trees in MN?
Wright County Minnesota
Expert Response
I am not aware of research into almond trees in Minnesota, but then I am only a volunteer Master Gardener.
My opinion is that it would be a stretch. Almonds are hardy to zone 5 and that is pushing it. Zone 6 is safer. We are still in zone 4. You might be interested in this similar question from a few years ago:
https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=237518#:~:text=Expert%20Response,a%20zone%204%20at%20best.
My opinion is that it would be a stretch. Almonds are hardy to zone 5 and that is pushing it. Zone 6 is safer. We are still in zone 4. You might be interested in this similar question from a few years ago:
https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=237518#:~:text=Expert%20Response,a%20zone%204%20at%20best.
Thank you. How would one go about trying to create an almond tree that would be suitable for zone 4? Is there a research team at the U that could assist?
Brian J. Bruggeman
Brian J. Bruggeman
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On May 5, 2024, at 5:25 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
As a reference point, it takes decades for the apple researchers at the Arboretum to breed a new apple tree. Perhaps you should begin your investigations at this site:
https://plantbreed.umn.edu/
https://plantbreed.umn.edu/
