Almond tree (Savana)

Abstract

The present invention relates to an almond tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, spreading, hardy, very late blooming, very productive, and regular bearing tree whose nuts mature under the ecological conditions described approximately the second week in September. The nuts have thin hulls and are very well sealed to protect kernels that are uniformly large in size, light in color, and flat in shape.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of almond tree, substantially as illustrated and described, which is most similar to its seed parent, the Nonpareil (unpatented), by being moderately vigorous and spreading in growth and by producing large, flat, light colored kernels, but is distinguished therefrom and an improvement thereon by appearing to be a heavier and more consistent producer, by blooming and maturing two weeks later, by producing nuts that have tightly closed inner shells to protect the kernels from insects, and by having thin hulls that are easily removed from the inshell nuts and kernels by mechanical airlegs during processing.