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Number one apricot in California. All purpose freestone with medium sized fruit.
Description
| Botanical Name: | Prunus armeniaca |
| Cultivar: | Blenheim Apricot |
Number one apricot in California. All-purpose freestone with medium sized fruit.
This deciduous stone fruit tree is one of the earliest ripening, with unique apricot flavors. The beautiful velvety orange skin is a delight in your backyard orchard. All our apricot trees are self-fertile, however cross pollination with a different variety will yield even better results.
Deciduous, slow growing, upright tree. 3-5 years before fruit production. One of the earliest ripening fruits.
Care
| Sun Needs: | Plant in full sun (minimum 6 hours). |
| Soil/Water Needs: | Needs well-drained, moderately fertile soil. |
| Planting and Care Tip: | Thin fruit early in season to maximize quality and size. Susceptible to various diseases. |
Attracts Pollinators
Self-FruitingQuick Facts
| Flavor: | Classic apricot flavor |
| Mature Height: | Semi-Dwarf (12’-18’) or Standard (18’-25’) |
| Self-Fertile: | Yes |
| Bloom Season: | Very Early Spring |
| Harvest Season: | May-June |
| Chill Hours: | 400-500 |
| USDA Zones: | 7-9 |
| Rootstock: | Citation (Semi-Dwarf) / Nemaguard (Standard) |
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Rootstocks:For more information on fruit tree rootstocks, click here.
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