Prunus armeniaca 'Alfred' (F)
apricot 'Alfred'
A small deciduous tree reaching around 6m eventually. It has palest pink-white blossom early in spring before its green leaves. Hardy enough for the UK, the flowers develop into sweet orange fruits with a pink blush
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Yellow Pink | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep fertile soil which is water-retentive but free-draining. Choose a warm, sheltered spot with good light. For more advice see apricot cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Edible fruit
Pruning
Regular pruning should be carried out to maintain health and productivity. This should be done in summer when in active growth
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, winter moth and damage from birds. if grown under cover, tortrix moth caterpillars and glasshouse red spider mite can be a problem
Diseases
May be susceptible to bacterial canker, honey fungus, blossom wilt, brown rot and silver leaf
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