White fleshed fruit with an edible, almond-like kernel. Hunza Apricot is from the alpine regions of Pakistan and best suited to cold, dry regions. Self-fertile. Zone 4-7.
ZONE: 4-7
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early mid-Blooming. Self-fruitful but benefits greatly from having another variety nearby.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun. More suitable to cool areas with late frost than many other varieties. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. General pruning to control size and form, then to remove old branches that no longer fruit. ONLY prune during dry days to prevent fungal rots. Mid-season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 600 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: High. Good disease resistance to perennial canker and brown rot.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
