Prunus Armeniaca (Newcastle Apricot)
Prunus Armeniaca (Newcastle Apricot)
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The Prunus Armeniaca (Newcastle Apricot) is a popular early-season apricot variety known for its sweet and juicy fruit. This self-fertile tree produces medium-sized, pale orange apricots with a soft texture, making it ideal for fresh consumption, canning, and baking. Its early cropping nature allows for a longer harvesting period when planted alongside later-maturing varieties.
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Mature height
4 meters
Mature width
3 meters
Spacing
4 meters
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Pale orange fruit, green foliage, white to pink spring blossoms
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers in early spring; fruit develops in late spring to early summer, with harvest in late spring to early summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Requires well-drained soil and regular watering, especially during dry periods. Pruning after harvest promotes healthy growth and enhances fruit production.