- Family :
- Rosaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness :
- 6a
- Exposition :
- Sun
- Height at maturity :
- 6 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 4 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- Not specified
- Tree size :
- Small
- Crown shape :
- Rounded
- Growth rate :
- Average
- Soil and moisture :
- Moist and well-drained
- Fertility :
- Most prunus armeniaca varieties/cultivars are self-fertile and will fruit without cross-pollination, but harvests are greatly improved when a second variety is present having a similar flowering time
- Problems (diseases, fungi, insects) :
- Susceptible to spring frosts due to early flowering. It is advisable to cover it with a winter fleece or temporary protection during flowering
- Special comments :
- Choose a spot that gets plenty of sun and is sheltered from the wind
