Nonpareil Almond Tree

Nonpareil is a widely planted almond selection valued for its kernel quality and ease of harvest. Its flat, medium-sized kernel is enclosed in a paper-thin shell that does not seal tightly, so harvest and storage deserve attention. ## Fruit and Pollination The [Dave Wilson Nursery Nonpareil profile](https://www.davewilson.com/growers/products/nut-trees/almond/nonpareil/) lists about 400 chilling hours, bloom around the third week of February in California’s Central Valley, and harvest near the end of August. Those dates describe that region; local bloom and ripening depend on climate. The thin, poorly sealed shell is a defining feature of the selection. Almonds generally need a compatible pollinizer for a dependable crop; [Utah State University’s home-garden guide](https://extension.usu.edu/yardandgarden/research/almonds-in-the-home-garden) discusses cross-pollination and site needs. ## Placement Give the tree a sunny position and well-drained soil, and leave room for its upright, spreading mature form. The current catalog size and hardiness range are retained because the exact selection page does not establish a conflicting mature measurement or USDA range. ## Maintenance Prune young trees to establish a sturdy framework, and maintain airflow as the canopy develops. Let the hulls dry on the tree before harvest, then store the nuts in airtight conditions.