LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Deciduous
GROWTH HABIT
Upright
BLOOM SEASON
Spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Mild-Sweet
SUITABLE FOR
OUT DOOR
SEED TYPE
Fruit Seeds
PLANT TYPE
Fruit Tree
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
1–2 inches
PLANT HEIGHT
15–25 Feet
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
full sun
WATER NEEDS
modrate
HARDINESS ZONES
Cold Temperate
CONTAINER GARDEN
no
PLANT SPACING
4–6 m
PLANTING DEPTH
½ Inch
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Manchurian apricot require cold stratification?
Does Manchurian apricot require cold stratification?
Yes. The product recommends cold stratifying seeds for about 8–12 weeks before sowing.
When does Manchurian apricot usually flower?
When does Manchurian apricot usually flower?
It has a spring bloom season, producing flowers before the fruit develops.
Can this apricot tree stay in a container?
Can this apricot tree stay in a container?
No. The product specifications list it as unsuitable for container gardening.
Why is annual pruning useful for this tree?
Why is annual pruning useful for this tree?
Light annual pruning helps maintain the tree's structure and improves airflow through the branches.
Is this apricot suited to cooler climates?
Is this apricot suited to cooler climates?
Yes. The page describes it as adapted to cooler, cold-temperate growing conditions.
How much room should be allowed between trees?
How much room should be allowed between trees?
The listed spacing is approximately 4–6 metres between plants.