With their glossy leaves and brightly-colored sweet fruit, apricots make a great addition to your home's landscape for both aesthetic and culinary reasons. The trees grow well in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 and higher, and do exceptionally well in California, home to 95 percent of America's apricot trees. If you're growing apricots in your backyard, knowing what type of soil amendments to feed your apricot trees can make a big difference in your trees' overall health and fruit production. Show Compost
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How fast do apricot trees grow?This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.
Which apricot tree is the best?Blenheim. Blenheim is considered to be the most flavorful, best tasting apricot in production. The fruit is medium to large, yellow with orange cheek and firm, juicy, pale orange flesh and delicious flavor.
What is the best time to plant apricot trees?Plant young trees in autumn, winter or early spring. It is best to plant apricot trees before the new growth begins in early spring, before bud burst, or in late autumn before the ground gets to cold.
When should I feed my apricot tree in Melbourne?Uneven ripening of apricots (one side is ripe, the other side is not) can be the result of too much nitrogen and too much water in the later stages of fruit ripening. Feed your apricot tree no more than once a year in early spring.
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