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Chinese Apricot

Prunus armeniaca 'Chinese'

Sku #6743

An early-bearing variety that is ideal for difficult climates prone to late spring frosts. An eruption of mildly fragrant, early blooms heralds the onset of spring and a promise of heavy yields on this self-pollenizer that produces an abundance of yellow-orange fruit with a sweet, mild flavor and a good texture. Recommended winter chill: 700 hours. Deciduous.

  • Light Needs
    Full sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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Key Feature
Early Summer Fruit
Light Needs
Full sun
Landscape Uses
Cutting Garden, Kitchen Garden, Mass Planting, Specimen
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Botanical Pronunciation:PROO-nus ar-men-ee-AH-kuh
Plant type:Tree
Deciduous/evergreen:Deciduous
Growth habit:Rounded
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 20 to 30 ft. tall and wide.
Special features:Bird Friendly, Edible
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Early Spring
Flower color:White
Flower attributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Garden styleAsian/Zen, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Sustainable Garden
Companion PlantsHoneysuckle (Lonicera); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Lilac (Syringa); Lavender (Lavandula); Rosemary (Rosmarinus)
Care
Care Information
Thrives in arid western regions, with slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established reduce frequency. Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches, and fertilize in late winter before blooms emerge. Thin young fruit to increase mature fruit size.
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This Plant’s Growing Zones: 5 - 9

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