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, Extra large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $19.99 Chinese Apricot on Standard (Lovell peach) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $21.99

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