Definition of Russian almond

1. Noun. Asiatic shrub cultivated for its rosy red flowers.

Exact synonyms: Dwarf Russian Almond, Prunus Tenella
Generic synonyms: Almond Tree

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Literary usage of Russian almond

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture: A Discussion for the Amateur, and by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1916)
"A small-fruited form of the apricot (P. Armeniaca) has been intro. as Russian almond. Prunus nana is cult, in 2 or 3 forms. ..."

2. Cyclopedia of American Horticulture: Comprising Suggestions for Cultivation by Liberty Hyde Bailey, Wilhelm Miller (1901)
"This russian almond is very hardy, enduring the climate of the northern prairie states, where it ripens it« little almond-like fruits in July. ..."

3. Ornamental Shrubs of the United States (hardy, Cultivated) by Austin Craig Apgar (1910)
"russian almond — Prunus nana. D. Leaves larger, very strongly veined beneath ; flowers 1-3 in clusters before the leaves. ..."

4. The Minnesota Horticulturist by Minnesota State Horticultural Society (1902)
"Prunus Maackii suffered to some extent, and even the very hardy russian almond (Prunus nana) was injured somewhat and gave less bloom than usual. ..."

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