DWARF APRICOT Aprigold

Bears full size, early season, highly coloured, tangy flavoursome fruit. Grows only to 1.8m. Well suited to the warmer areas of New Zealand.

Early Dwarf Self Fertile

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Pollination

Dwarf apricot Aprigold is self fertile. If you have trouble with pollination, plant another variety of Apricot nearby

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Rootstock

All nectarine trees, including dwarf varieties, are grown in Golden Queen peach seedlings as the rootstock. Nectarines, peaches, apricots and some varieties of plum are compatible with peach rootstock, as they are all part of the Prunus genus. For dwarf stonefruit trees, it is the variety which is dwarfing rather than the rootstock. Dwarf varieties can be identified by the short distance between buds (short internodes is the technical term).

Planting & Tree Care

DWARF FRUIT TREES
SOIL	Prefers well drained fertile soil.
PLANTING SITE	Sunny, sheltered and frost free position is best. Plant 2m apart from other dwarf stonefruit trees.
WATERING	Water well during the early stages, during long dry periods and when the fruit is developing.
CLIMATE	Best in areas with some Winter chill and protected from hard Spring frosts.
GENERAL CARE	Thin out leaves and fruit to allow good air movement and light penetration.
PESTS & DISEASES	In areas with wet Springs and hot humid weather a preventative spray program is recommended. Copper sprays at leaf drop and again twice in early Spring as buds swell will help prevent Leaf Curl.
PLANTING IDEAS	Great in containers and as focal points in gardens and entrys.
FRUIT	Varieties range in ripening time from early to late Summer. Some leaves around the fruit may need to be removed to allow the fruit to ripen.
POLLINATION	All varieties are self fertile.
TREE SIZE	Maximum 2m tall.

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