Prunus armeniaca
Apricot
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Description
The apricot (known as Marille in Austria) bears velvety‑orange, honey‑sweet fruit and blooms very early in the year. This early March flowering makes it vulnerable to late frosts, so a warm, sheltered location is essential. Self‑fertile varieties such as 'Ungarische Beste' are worthwhile for the home garden.
Care instructions
Plant the apricot in the warmest, full‑sunny spot of the garden, ideally on a protected south wall. Water during dry periods, especially while the fruit is filling. Prune only after harvest in late summer, never in the wet winter, to prevent fungal infections. Protect early flowers at the end of March from frost nights with a cloth. Harvest fully ripe fruit in July and August.
Pruning
Companion planting
Diseases & pests
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Monilia fructigena
Monilia fructigena
Monilia laxa
Monilia laxa
Grapholita funebrana
Grapholita funebrana
Varieties
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