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Above: a young almond tree
by Van Gogh
below: a young almond tree
in Inner Temple Gardens
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| Tree Identification |
| Prunus dulcis: |
| Leaf:
deciduous, lance like, thin and pointed; about four inches long. |  |
 | nuts/fruit:
the same almonds that are eaten at Christmas, but with an outer green skin when on the tree. |
 | Flowers:
quite small; white/pink; five petals. |
 | bark:
smooth/grey. |
shape:
| grows less than 10 metres; round. |
| general: originates from Iran; nuts used to make marzipan. |
click for the history of marzipan
www.marzipanlove.com |
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Location
By the railing at the north-east corner
of Inner Temmple Gardens
yellow: almond tree. |
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Trees of London A James Wilkinson Publication ©
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