Apricot - Casino

A hardy apricot tree that produces 3-4cm meaty, smooth, golden-yellow fruit. The apricots can be used for fresh eating or preserves. 

As it is an early producer, it is susceptible to early spring frosts. For best success, plant it where it is sheltered from warm afternoon sun so bloom time is delayed (shaded from the west). North or east slopes work well for this. It is considered self-fertile, but productivity is greatly enhanced when planted with another apricot or Nanking cherry close by. Prefers regular watering and well drained, slightly acidic soil. It is slightly drought tolerant once established.

Harvest: early August
Pollinators: Nanking Cherry, another apricot
Zone: 3
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-5 m Width: 3.25 m
Deer Resistant: No
Drought Tolerant: No
Latin: Prunus mandschurica