Almond tree (Rene)

Abstract

A self-sterile almond tree which is rapid and vigorous in growth, medium size, spreading, and early producing; foliated in medium quantity with medium size, lanceolate, acutely pointed leaves having a crenate margin and alternate, medium size, globose, green glands; blooms late with pink flowers; and is a regular and very heavy producer, with a medium harvest period, of large, clustered nuts having large, elongated, plump kernels.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of almond tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized, in comparison to the Carmel, by a more hardy, medium-size tree, whereas the Carmel tree is of small size; by interfertility but blooming with pink rather than white flowers and approximately two days later; and by nuts which are better sealed and hence more insect resistant; and further characterized by a blooming period approximately one day before Mission; by a high percentage of nut set in relation to the quantity of bloom; and by a harvest period substantially concurrent with the Ne Plus Ultra.