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Apricot 'Chinese'

Prunus armeniaca

Belonging to the Prunus genus (Prunus armeniaca 'Chinese'), Chinese is a variety of Apricot. Typically, Chinese has a Perennial lifecycle, so it tends to grow and mature over the course of three years or more. Normally reaching to a mature height of 14.62 feet (4.50 metres), Chinese grows with a tree-like growth habit.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Chinese Apricot is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Apricot 'Chinese'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Chinese is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing Chinese from seed

Transplanting Chinese

As Chinese is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Chinese

Apricot 'Chinese' information

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