Royal Apricot

Description

Requirements and Tolerances

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 7-9
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Regular watering, moderate intensity
Soil Type: Well-draining
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Plant Spacing: 15-20′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Low
Chilling Hours: 500-700 hours
Heat Tolerance: Moderate

Physical Characteristics

Rootstock: Nemaguard
Plant Size: 15-20′ tall, 15-20′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Yellow-orange
Fruit Size: 2-2.5″
Fruit Flavor: Sweet and juicy
Fruit Color and Appearance Orange with red blush

Growth and Reproduction

Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 3-4
Lifespan: 25-30 years
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: June-July
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store in cool dry place

Disease Resistance

Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Asia
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Bacterial Canker: Moderately Susceptible
Brown Rot: Susceptible
Verticillium Wilt: Moderately Susceptible
Armillaria Root Rot: Moderately Susceptible
Peach Twig Borer: Moderately Susceptible
Aphids: Moderately Susceptible