Penta Almond Tree

Penta is an almond selection with extra-late flowering, high self-fertility, and early-ripening nuts. Its balanced branching and intermediate vigor suit a productive tree where a later bloom can help reduce exposure to early spring frost. ## Tree and Crop The [CEBAS Fruit Penta profile](https://cebasfruit.com/en/penta-6/) describes balanced habit and branching, high productivity, good disease resistance, extra-late flowering, and high self-fertility. It lists a hard shell, an average kernel weight of 1 gram, and early ripening. These are cultivar characteristics; harvest timing still varies with site and season. ## Placement Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, with enough room for the existing catalog size. Even a self-compatible almond can benefit from insect activity during bloom. Local frost timing and winter conditions matter more than a calendar date, so compare flowering with nearby cultivars when planning a mixed orchard. ## Maintenance Water deeply during establishment and through dry periods, while allowing the root zone to drain between irrigations. Train the young tree to a sound framework and prune lightly to maintain light and airflow through the canopy.