Albicocco Paviot (Apricot Tree)
A traditional Italian apricot variety known for its large, sweet, and juicy fruits with a golden-orange skin. It is prized for fresh consumption, jams, and drying.
Latin Name: Prunus Armeniaca
English Name: Apricot
Species: Prunus Armeniaca
Genus: Prunus
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage: Ovate, dark green leaves
Flower: White to pale pink flowers, often with a slight fragrance
Flowering Period: Early Spring, typically March to April, depending on the climate
Suggested Location: Full sun; ideally in a sheltered, sunny spot
Suggested Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0)
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full sunlight for best fruit production
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Apricots need a period of winter chill but are sensitive to late spring frosts, which can damage flowers
Hardiness Rating: H5-H9
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: Around -10°C (14°F) when dormant, but frost can damage blossoms
Growth Habit: Small to medium tree, with an open, spreading canopy
Pests: Aphids, scale insects, caterpillars, and fruit flies
Diseases: Brown rot, powdery mildew, aphid-transmitted viruses
Pruning: Regular pruning to remove dead or crossing branches and maintain a good shape; prune after fruiting to avoid damaging buds for next season
Final Height: 3 m – 8 m (9.8 ft – 26.2 ft) depending on variety and growing conditions
Final Sideways Spread: 3 m – 6 m (9.8 ft – 19.6 ft)
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