Apricot — Storey
Prunus armeniaca 'Storey'
Generic Apricot
A Medium, round, rich apricot coloured fruit which has an excellent coarse juicy flavour. Storey is a heavy cropper and requires thinning. This tree is self fertile and ripens December approximately. Produces wonderful fruit suitable for eating fresh, making jams or canned.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Late December. Fruits early.
Fruit size: Medium.
Fruit shape: Round.
Skin: Rich apricot colour.
Flesh colour: Apricot colour.
Texture: Course.
Flavour: Juicy.
Storage: Has a short shelf life.
Chill: Low to medium chill.
Yield: Heavy Cropper.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Self Fertile.
Tree shape: Deciduous, dense spreading tree.
Flower: White/pinkish flowers in Spring which flower either in singles or pairs. Has many stamens.
Leaf colour: Green with a red ringe.
Growing conditions: Prefers a mediterranean climate and good water over the growing season. Is frost sensitive. Plant in full sun with well drained soils.
Disease: Susceptible to brown rot in humid areas
Cultivation notes: Requires good water over the growing season. Is frost sensitive. Plant in full sun with well drained soils. Fruit may need thinning to increase overall fruit size.
Harvest notes: Pick when firm.
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