A very winter hardy species of apricot, producing small, sweet orange fruits suitable for eating, drying or making into jam. Manchurian Apricot has early blooming pink flowers that are attractive and surprisingly hardy. Zone 3.
ZONE: 3-7
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early blooming. Self-fruitful but benefits greatly from having another variety nearby.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. General pruning to control size and form, then to remove old branches that no longer fruit. ONLY prune during dry days to prevent fungal rots.
CHILL HOURS: 350-500 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Like other apricots, can be susceptible to brown rot, root rot and bacterial leaf spot. Potential insect pests include plum curculio, borers, aphids and mites.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
