Chinese Apricot

Prunus armeniaca 'Chinese'

Grandpa's Choice™ Chinese apricot is an early bearing, heavy producing variety that is recommended for difficult climates prone to late spring frosts. The fruit is of good quality and medium to large in size with a yellow to medium-orange skin and flesh.

Pricing

Chinese Apricot on Standard (Lovell peach) root, Large 1/2-5/8" caliper grade    -    $18.99

Height 12-18 Feet

Spread 10-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Chinese is a self-fruitful variety, requiring no pollinator. It is a good pollinator for other varieties. Apricots in benefit by cross pollination with other varieties. Chinese does well in western, more arid areas.

A Little History Chinese is quite an old variety that Grandpa's friends in the west liked, because it was so successful for them.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Early blooming • Excellent pollinizer • Self-fertile • Thin heavily for size	Fruit Characteristics • Freestone • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Very productive • Average vigor • Early to bear • Spreading habit	Harvest Period • Concentrated harvest • Early season
Other Attributes • Short shelf-life • Sweet • Grandpa's Choice™	Site Requirements • Winter hardy • Full Sun	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Canning or freezing • Good for drying • High dessert quality