prunus mandshurica

Synonymes

Manchurian Apricot

Cultivated Varieties:

* Mandan Apricot (Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica ‘Mandan’) - Released by USDA, Northern Great Plains Research Station, Mandan, North Dakota. A cultivar
seed strain.
* Moongold/Sungold Apricot (P. x ‘Moongold’ and ‘Sungold’) - Released by University of Minnesota,St. Paul, Minnesota.
* Siberian Apricot (P. armeniaca var. sibirica)

Description de l'arbre

Small fast-growing tree. Rounded, spreading form, winter-hardy, and drought resistant. Native to Manchuria and Korea. Attractive white flowers, golden orange fall color.

Growth Habit - Spreading.
Texture - Medium, summer; medium, winter.
Crown Height - 10 to 15 feet.
Crown Width - 12 to 18 feet.
Bark Color - Reddish-brown to cinnamon-brown.
Root System - Medium in depth, and spread.

Soil Texture - Grows best in loam soils.
Soil pH - 6.0 to 7.5

Description du fruit

Fruit Type - Subglobose, peach-like drupe, can be eaten but is best suited for preserves.

Fruit Color - Fruits are yellow sometimes with a blush
of red

Avantages

No major pest problems.
Cold Hardiness - USDA Zone 3.

Comes true from seed.

Inconvénients

Early flowering makes fruit production susceptible to spring frost damage.

Complément d'informations

Bibliographie

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_mandshurica

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