apricot blenheim
Prunus Armeniaca ‘Blenheim’
Apricot Blenheim is a small to medium size fruit tree growing to about 20 feet at maturity. In early spring, there is a profusion of pinkish white flowers followed by large pale orange fruits by midsummer. The fruits are delicious for eating, baking, canning, or drying.
This tree is self-pollinating and forms a rounded crown with upright growing branches. Don’t expect a substantial harvest before 3 to 5 years.
Height: 10′ – 20′
Width: 10′ – 15′
Exposure: Full sun is best.
Watering and soil: Medium, well drained soil – loam or sand. Water well while establishing.
Fertilizer: Use a well balanced fertilizer or slow release formula.
Pruning: Prune these fruit trees regularly to shape and keep tidy after flowering. Remove crossed and rubbing branches. Cut back damaged, diseased and dead limbs.
Prune back about a third of annual growth yearly while the plant is dormant.
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