Almond Tree in Bloom Lumbar Cushion

Festival of the Trees. A painting of an almond tree (Prunus dulcis or Prunus amygdalus) in bloom. Add your own text on the reverse side. Tu Bishvat, usually occurring in late January or early February, marks the "New Year of the Trees." Tu Bishvat is one of four "New Years" mentioned in the Mishnah. Customs include planting trees and eating dried fruits and nuts, especially figs, dates, raisins, carob, and almonds. In Israel, the flowering of the almond tree, which grows wild around the country, coincides with Tu Bishvat.