Prunus armeniaca 'Garden Aprigold' (F)

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Cultivation

Apricots flourish on deep, moisture-retentive, well-drained, ideally slightly alkaline soils and struggle in poor, shallow soils. Thsi cultivar is well suited for container growing – fruit in containers. If container grown, ideally overwinter under cover such as in a cold greenhouse or place in a very sheltered spot. The early blossom is vulnerable to frost, so trees need a warm, sheltered position. Protect blossom from frost at night, and hand pollinate if insects are scarce. See How to grow: Apricots for cultivation details

Propagation

Propagate by grafting on rootstock for fruit. Seed-raised plants are likely to be inferior to the parent

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• City and courtyard gardens
• Cottage and informal garden
• Patio and container plants
• Edible fruit

Pruning

Naturally compact. It needs minimal pruning. Prune in summer if needed. See How to grow: Apricots for more details

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, brown scale, glasshouse red spider mite. Birds and squirrels may damage fruit

Diseases

May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus