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Chinese Apricot

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


Height

12-18 Feet

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Spread

10-15 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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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.

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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