Tree is compact and productive. These space-saving columnar trees are attractive as well as fruitful and are perfect for smaller gardens. They can be spaced as close as 80-120 cm apart. Vertical cordons should have their ultimate height restricted to 2-2,5m and their fruiting laterals pruned during the summer months in order to retain their compact columnar shape.
Picking season: mid August
Fruit size: medium
Fruit colour: orange
Vigour: medium-strong
Growth habit: collumnar
Start to bear fruit: early
Cropping: good
Bearing regularity: regular
Self-fertility: self-fertile
Blossom frost-resistance: good
Cold hardiness: good
Suitable for organic or no-spray culture: yes
General disease-resistance: good
Details and Specifications | |
Pot growing plant: | yes |
Rootstock Characteristics and Description: | St. Julien A - Semi Vigorous rootstock for cold areas with fluctuating spring temperatures due to inconsistent spring weather conditions. Apricot trees grown on St. Julien rootstocks tend to come into bearing after 3-4 years. They can be used to produce free-standing trees (with no staking required once established) |
Ultimate Height: | 3,5 - 4m without pruning |