Prunus dulcis
A species commonly grown in the Mediterranean that produces spectacular flowers very early, between winter and spring. It grows in all kinds of soils, but most commonly in calcareous soil. It can be found growing wild on roadsides and dry and sunny slopes.
Almond tree
Climate zone
Coast/interior
Heat
Resistant
Frost
Tolerant
Drought
Resistant
Lime
Tolerant
Proximity to sea
Tolerant
Sunlight
Sun
Height
Medium
Crown
Medium
Habit
Medium
Shape
Irregular
Application
Green space
Leaves
Type: Deciduous
Shape: Simple
Color: Light green
Flowers
Season: Winter
Color: White
Fruit
Season: Autumn
Color: Green
Density of shade
Light
Growth
Moderate
Climate zone
Coast/interior
Heat
Resistant
Frost
Tolerant
Drought
Resistant
Lime
Tolerant
Proximity to sea
Tolerant
Sunlight
Sun
Height
Medium
Crown
Medium
Habit
Medium
Shape
Irregular
Application
Green space
Leaves
Type: Deciduous
Shape: Simple
Color: Light green
Flowers
Season: Winter
Color: White
Fruit
Season: Autumn
Color: Green
Density of shade
Light
Growth
Moderate
Presentation formats
A system that prepares the tree, facilitating its establishment in its final location. It has a very high proportion of absorbent roots and avoids the deformation and circling of roots. This is the presentation that we recommend.
Classification of the tree presentation formats
We have classified the different tree presentation formats that you can find in our nursery from 1 (lowest grade) to 3 (highest grade). We think that the following parameters are key for the correct establishment of specimens in their final locations.
| Grade | Rooting | Planting | Circling | Growth | Residue | Total |
| Bare roots | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Root ball | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Container | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Air-Pot ® | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
A presentation format that includes a certain percentage of the roots that will allow the tree to settle. The root ball is presented wrapped in jute and wire mesh, allowing it to be kept stable.
Classification of the tree presentation formats
We have classified the different tree presentation formats that you can find in our nursery from 1 (lowest grade) to 3 (highest grade). We think that the following parameters are key for the correct establishment of specimens in their final locations.
| Grade | Rooting | Planting | Circling | Growth | Residue | Total |
| Bare roots | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Root ball | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Container | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Air-Pot ® | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
A complete root system. Requires careful management during cultivation in order to avoid strangulation and root circling.
Classification of the tree presentation formats
We have classified the different tree presentation formats that you can find in our nursery from 1 (lowest grade) to 3 (highest grade). We think that the following parameters are key for the correct establishment of specimens in their final locations.
| Grade | Rooting | Planting | Circling | Growth | Residue | Total |
| Bare roots | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Root ball | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Container | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Air-Pot ® | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
A tree uprooted directly from the ground with the roots exposed. Not all species of trees can tolerate this presentation. Belloch Forestal does not advise it.
Classification of the tree presentation formats
We have classified the different tree presentation formats that you can find in our nursery from 1 (lowest grade) to 3 (highest grade). We think that the following parameters are key for the correct establishment of specimens in their final locations.
| Grade | Rooting | Planting | Circling | Growth | Residue | Total |
| Bare roots | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Root ball | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Container | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Air-Pot ® | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
Canon de Belloch
The Canon Belloch is the result of an ambitious scientific study conceived to determine the optimum tree planting for our cities in the Iberian Peninsula, based on a holistic perspective. It is not only a question of previously unstated scientific curiosity, but it also exemplifies the social commitment of Belloch Forestal to promoting the best offer for all.
Forty species
The Canon’s catalogue has been selected from an initial list of 115 species commonly used for linear tree planting in cities in our geographical and climatic context. The desire to limit the number of species reflects a commitment to establishing a true priority list, whilst maintaining a reasonable diversity of botanical statures, morphologies and taxa.
Interest and significance
The species included in the catalogue combine a series of contrasting attributes that make them particularly interesting on account of their overall capabilities, performance and tolerance to the urban environment. Does this mean to say that a species that is not in the Canon is not recommended for linear tree planting? Not necessarily. In this respect, the Canon has no dogmatic pretensions. In the future, it may be subject to revisions and/or extensions given that there are still numerous knowledge gaps to be filled and potential new species to consider for evaluation.
