APRICOT

Flowering Pink Apricot

Prunus mume Pink

DESCRIPTION:

Double pink scented blossom appearing in late Winter to early Spring, with green foliage. This is a small tree.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

4 metres x 3 metres

SHAPE:

Vase shaped

FOLIAGE:

Green leaves, turning bronze in Autumn.

FLOWERS:

Double soft pink blossom.

COMMENTS:

Prune hard after flowering finishes, to promote new seasons growth, ensuring prolific bloom for the following year.

TREE CARE:

Plant in full sun in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.