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Apricot Tree in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Prunus armeniaca

 

Apricot Tree

Prunus armeniaca- apricot Tree - is a tender deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Apricots need to be grown in greenhouses in cool climates. Pollination by hand (using a small, soft brush to transfer pollen), will increase fruit yields. The flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer.

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plant Features
  • Apricot Tree likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Apricot Tree likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Apricot Tree is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Apricot Tree likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Apricot Tree

Latin name

Prunus armeniaca

type

Fruiting tree

family

Rosaceae

ph

5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Apricot Tree likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Apricot Tree is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Apricot Tree likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Apricot Tree likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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    When the plant will bloom
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    When to harvest

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Apricot Tree is 5.00meters x 6.00meters 5.00 M 6.00 M

Prunus armeniaca

Prunus armeniaca- apricot Tree - is a tender deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Apricots need to be grown in greenhouses in cool climates. Pollination by hand (using a small, soft brush to transfer pollen), will increase fruit yields. The flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer.


Flowering

From Late Winter TO Mid Spring

The flowers - essential for fruiting - are very susceptible to frost. If frost is threatened during the flowering period, protect the flowers with horticultural fleece.

 

Planting

From Late Autumn TO Mid Winter

Plant apricot trees in the dormant season, in a sheltered position where the tree will get plenty of sunshine, or, in cool climates, in a greenhouse. Dig a large hole, and put a good amount of organic material in the bottom of the hole to help with drainage.

 
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