Botanical Name: Common Names:
Prunus armeniaca Trevatt Apricot,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Upright, V-Shaped
Description:
Medium sized, self pollinating, fruiting apricot tree. Trevatt produces heavy crops of large, bright orange fruit. Fruit is sweet, juicy and full of flavour ideal for eating fresh, preserving or drying. A mid season variety harvesting in mid summer. There is also a dwarf form available.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf Curl, Mealy Bugs, Possums, Powdery Mildew, Scale
Cultural Notes: Plant in sunny and protected position. Requires well drained soil that has a high level of organic matter. Apply an organic fertiliser late winter and mulch well. Water as required to ensure roots don't dry out. Prune in winter to an open vase shape to increase air and sun around foliage, reducing pests and diseases as well as increasing fruiting
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate