Apricot trees

Fruit trees can be easier to grow than you think, discover the five easiest fruit trees which you can grow in your own garden.

Apricots prefer mild winters, but not late freezes. They prefer hot summers that aren't too hot, as well as low humidity—dry weather is ideal. When apricots are ripe on the tree, they are the sweetest. This makes them difficult to grow and export, and they are bland if harvested too early. It's better to produce your own apricots if you want golden orange or red-blushed, delicious, and juicy apricots.

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Ready to grow sweet homegrown apricots in your chilly northern climate? If you plant the best cold-hardy varieties you’ll be sure to harvest a bumper crop of fruit. To learn what to look for in an apricot variety – and defy the dreaded late frost – read more at Gardener’s Path. #apricots #coldhardy #gardenerspath

Prunus armeniaca is a deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from March to April, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral…

You can never go wrong with eating a delicious a fresh apricot. In this article, we'll go over everything you need to know about growing your own apricot tree.

Apricot tree in April