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Flavor Delight Aprium
Flavor Delight Aprium
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Estimated winter chill: Under 300 hours
Actual performance depends on winter temperatures, site and care; this is not a crop guarantee.
Chill hours and South Orange County microclimates. Cultivar reference.
Pollination: self-fruitful
Another apricot can improve crops; match flowering time locally.
A second cultivar is optional; pollinating insects and suitable bloom weather still matter.
The Flavor Delight Aprium® (Prunus armeniaca × Prunus salicina) is a unique interspecific hybrid that combines the best qualities of apricots and plums. This early-season fruit tree is prized for its exceptional flavor, ornamental beauty, and adaptability to various climates.
🍑 Fruit Characteristics
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Appearance: Medium-sized, golden-yellow fruit with a slight blush, resembling an apricot but with smoother skin.
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Flavor: A rich, sweet, and tangy taste that blends the classic apricot flavor with subtle plum undertones.
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Texture: Firm and juicy flesh, making it ideal for fresh eating, baking, or preserving.
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Harvest Time: Ripens in early summer, typically from late May to mid-June, depending on local climate conditions.
🌳 Tree Characteristics
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Growth Habit: Upright and spreading, reaching a mature height and width of approximately 12–15 feet.
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Bloom Time: Produces showy pink blossoms in early spring, adding ornamental value to the landscape.
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Hardiness Zones: Thrives in USDA Zones 6–10.
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Pollination: Self-fruitful; however, planting with another apricot variety can enhance fruit production.
🌱 Planting & Care
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Sunlight: Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth and fruit production.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
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Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.
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Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove any dead or diseased wood.
📦 Availability
The Flavor Delight Aprium® tree is available in the following sizes:
15-Gallon Container: Ideal for those seeking a manageable tree size with quicker establishment.
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24" Box: Offers a more mature tree for earlier fruit production.
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36" Box: Provides an advanced tree for immediate landscape impact and fruiting.
Please note: Larger box sizes may require special equipment for unloading and may incur additional delivery charges.
The Flavor Delight Aprium® is an excellent choice for home gardeners and orchard enthusiasts alike, offering delicious fruit, ornamental beauty, and ease of care.
Larger Sizes Available by Quote
24" Box, 36" Box, 48" Box may be available through our Southern California nursery network. Availability, specimen quality, delivery requirements and installation are verified before quoting. Request a quote for these larger sizes.
How ordering works
Use our website to request your preferred variety and container size. Submitting a request does not complete a purchase or guarantee availability. We verify stock and plant health, then confirm your selection, pricing and estimated delivery window. No payment is accepted until stock and plant health have been verified. If your selection is unavailable or does not meet our health standards, we discuss suitable alternatives with you before proceeding.
Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included. Explore professional planting or request a variety or specimen.
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