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Blenheim Apricot

Prunus Armeniaca 'Blenheim'

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Overview

The Blenheim Apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Blenheim') blossoms vibrant spring flowers, yielding luscious fruit by mid-summer. Thriving in USDA zones 6-9, it prefers well-drained soil, full sun, and reaches 15-20 feet in height and spread. This self-pollinating tree requires minimal chill hours, offering both aesthetic appeal with its foliage and practical bounty. Ideal for edible landscapes, it demands regular watering, especially during fruiting seasons.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Blenheim Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca 'Blenheim') — The Blenheim Apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Blenheim') blossoms vibrant spring flowers

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Blenheim Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca 'Blenheim') — The Blenheim Apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Blenheim') blossoms vibrant spring flowers

Photograph: Simon Q from United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0 · source

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