nut variety
Nonpareil
Almond · Prunus dulcis
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 7b–9a
- Chill hours
- 200 to 500 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 180 to 240
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- Lifespan
- 25 to 50 years
At a glance
Sweet, mild, smooth kernels; the global commercial standard, fresh, baking, processing. California's leading variety. Requires a pollinizer (typically Carmel or Mission).
Growing Nonpareil
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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Nonpareil by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other almond varieties
3 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
- All-In-One
Sweet, mild, soft kernels; fresh, baking, almond flour. Self-pollinating semi-dwarf (12-15 ft), the home-orcha…
- Hall's Hardy
Sweet, rich, marzipan-like flavor with slight bitterness; baking, marzipan, fresh. The cold-hardy home-garden …
- Mission
Sweet, rich, hard-shelled medium kernels; baking, processing, traditional almonds. Late-blooming California he…
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Nonpareil almond grow in?
Nonpareil grows in USDA zones 7b through 9a.
- How does Nonpareil compare to other almond varieties?
Nonpareil is one of 4 almond varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full almond variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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