APRICOT

Divinity

Prunus armeniaca

DESCRIPTION:

Attractive medium to large round fruit with a blush over apricot background with a sweet flavour.

MATURITY:

Late December to early January (Early season)

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Self pollinating

COMMENTS:

This variety is suitable for fresh fruit, drying, preserving and jams. Apricots are nutritious fruit, high in vitamin A. Can be susceptible to early frosts, generally drought tolerant.

TREE CARE:

Plant 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. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.