Welcome the charming Apricot Compacta® tree to your garden, a variety that brings sweetness and beauty to your landscape. As a compact and small-sized tree, it graces the surroundings with a stunning display of delicate white blossoms, evoking images of charm and allure. The Apricot Compacta®, with its exceptional flavour and space-saving nature, is a gem for fresh eating and culinary creations.
Flowering Group: 3
Harvest: July to August
Uses: Eating, Jams and Cooking
Fertility: Self-fertile
Rootstock: St. Julien A
Description
Prepare to be captivated by the exceptional flavours of the Apricot Compacta®, a variety that enchants its succulent and delightful taste. Its flavour profile is a lovely balance of sweetness and juiciness, making it a perfect choice for savouring fresh as a delectable and refreshing treat.
In the culinary realm, the Apricot Compacta® showcases its versatility. Its firm and flavorful flesh holds up splendidly in desserts, jams, and other culinary creations, adding a lusciousness. The apricot's compact size and irresistible flavour make it a sought-after ingredient for small-space gardens and patios, elevating your recipes to new heights even in limited spaces.
The Apricot Compacta® tree exudes beauty and charm as it graces your garden with its delicate white blossoms and bountiful harvest of delicious apricots, even in compact areas.
Planting Position
Choose a sunny sContainer for your Apricot Compacta® tree to flourish, as it requires full sun for optimal fruit production. Its compact nature makes it an ideal choice for small gardens or even patio containers, bringing the joy of homegrown apricots to limited spaces. Providing some shelter from strong winds will protect its delicate blossoms and developing fruit. This apricot variety prefers well-draining soil and should be planted in a location with good air circulation. Regular pruning will help maintain the tree's shape and health, and seeking professional advice for significant pruning is recommended.
Aftercare
Beyond its exceptional taste and compact allure, the Apricot Compacta® tree is a sight to behold. Its delicate white blossoms create an enchanting spectacle, attracting bees and other pollinators to ensure a bountiful harvest. As summer graces the landscape, the tree's ripe and juicy apricots will entice birds and other wildlife, adding to its allure and making it a splendid addition to any British garden or even smaller spaces like patios or balconies. Embrace the natural beauty and extraordinary flavours of the Apricot Compacta® tree and savour its delightful delights and space-saving allure throughout the seasons, adding a touch of sweetness and charm to your garden, creating moments of joy and beauty even in the cosiest corners.
Prunus armeniaca 'Compacta®' | Apricot
Height: 3-4m
Spread: 3m
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Fertility: self-fertile
Pollination Group: 3
Harvest: July to August
Uses: eating fresh and jams
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Soil Type: chalk, clay, loam, sand
Soil Moisture: moist but well-drained
Soil pH: neutral, alkaline
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Sun: full sun
Exposure: sheltered areas
Hardiness: hardy
