Native to the Mediterranean where almond trees grew wild, almonds were later cultivated by local people as long ago as 3000 BC, according to Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

An almond is a seed from a fruit that grows from an almond tree. The fruit holds a hard shell, like a pit, with the almond seed inside. Although technically seeds, almonds are considered nuts.

Almond is a dry fruit, scientifically known as 'Prunus dulcis' from the family 'Rosaceae' – the same family to which the ornamental flower plants like roses, ... The almond trees grow 20-25 feet in ...

In addition, persimmon trees grow to around 65 feet tall, but the fruit drops when ripe, so harvesting is a bit easier. Persimmons require both a male and a female tree, so purchase at least two.