Mission (Texas) Almond
The Mission Almond Tree or Texas Almond Tree produces a very small, fat almond that ripens in October. The nut has a very hard shell and a white kernel that is great for cooking. Because The Mission Texas Almond blooms late, it is safe to grow in areas with late frosts. It blooms with and is pollinated by the Halls Hardy Almond tree.The Mission (Texas) Almond Tree is classified as semi-self fertile, depending on rainfall during the period of pollination. The Mission Texas Almond Tree is considered to be free of cholesterol and is marketed as a health and diet food. An old variety that is widely grown in Texas is also called by some orchardists the "Texas Almond."