If you define orbit to mean the time it takes the Moon to come back to its perigee, that is an anomalistic month, which is 27.55455 days. If you define orbit to mean the time it takes the Moon to return to its ecliptical ascending node, that is a draconic month, which is 27.21222 days.
Almond trees (Prunus dulcis) grow in zones 7 to 9, producing edible fruit and showy, fragrant blooms in hues of white and pink. To achieve the best fruit production, two or more almond trees are required. Almond trees reach heights of only 10 to 15 feet and grow well in compact gardens.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. Zone 8a is located in the top third of Louisiana, where the average minimum temperature is between 10 and 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants and trees that do the best in this zone are both heat-tolerant and cold hardy.