Apricot, Casino

Prunus mandshurica x ‘DurGarfield’

Priced by size: $139.99

Size (HxW): 13’ x 6’

Fruit Size: 1.25-1.5”

Planting Location: Cozy

Zone 3b

Attractive orange-yellow freestone fruit

Excellent for fresh eating, dried, jams or preserves

Light to medium pink flowers bloom in early-mid May

Fruit ripens late July; stores for 1-2 weeks in refrigerator

Leaves turn apricot colour in the fall in similar shade of the fruit

Produces fruit approximately 3-6 years after planting

Needs cross pollination to produce fruit. Must be a different variety of apricot or nanking cherry

Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results

Fast Growth Rate: 2’/year

Can be damaged by cold winter winds

Plant Care:

- Late frost can damage early blooms & prevent fruit; may only produce every 3-4 years - Apricots grow best in a wind sheltered area - Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil - Prune in spring - For best fruiting results, prune annually to avoid dense growth; ripening fruit needs lots of sunlight.

Description

Size (HxW): 13’ x 6’

Fruit Size: 1.25-1.5”

Planting Location: Cozy

Zone 3b

Attractive orange-yellow freestone fruit
Excellent for fresh eating, dried, jams or preserves
Light to medium pink flowers bloom in early-mid May
Fruit ripens late July; stores for 1-2 weeks in refrigerator
Leaves turn apricot colour in the fall in similar shade of the fruit
Produces fruit approximately 3-6 years after planting
Needs cross pollination to produce fruit. Must be a different variety of apricot or nanking cherry
Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
Fast Growth Rate: 2’/year
Can be damaged by cold winter winds