Cheyenne in Laramie County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Dwarf Russian Almond
Prunus tenella
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 28, 2026
1. Dwarf Russian Almond Marker
Attractive upright shrub with masses of single rose-pink flowers appearing in early spring. An excellent ornamental shrub for cold climates. Produces a small bitter fruit. Aggressive suckering makes it useful for bank stabilization. Introduced in 1683. Native to SE Europe, Western Asia and Eastern Siberia. Planted in 1932.
Erected by Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and Cheyenne Urban Forestry Division. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 41° 10.913′ N, 104° 53.887′ W. Marker is in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in Laramie County. It can be reached from no nearby street. Marker and shrub are in the High Plains Arboretum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8601 Hildreth Road, Cheyenne WY 82009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Laramie Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West, on the Great Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kentucky Coffeetree (within shouting distance of this marker); Apache Plume (within shouting distance of this marker); Cheyenne Privet (within shouting distance of this marker); Cheyenne Early Lilac (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the High Plains Arboretum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); USDA Explorers, Irrigation Ditches And Civilian Conservation Corps (about 300 feet away); If You Were A Tree (about 300 feet away); Apple Orchard
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 28, 2026
2. Dwarf Russian Almond and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
