Botanical Name: Common Names:
Prunus armeniaca salicina Spring Satin Apricot x Plum Hybrid,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Upright, V-Shaped
Description:
A natural hybrid between a Plum and an Apricot. Large sweet high quality fruit. Flesh is a vibrant yellow when immature changing to yellow red when ripe. Skin is a dark plum colour, Freestone. Fruits in Late November early December. Used for fresh fruit, stewing and preserves. Self pollinating.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Edible Garden, Feature, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Fruit Fly, Leaf Curl, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate