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Blenheim Apricot Tree

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Description

The Blenheim Apricot or Blenheim Royal is an old favorite that sets the standard for apricots. The juicy, orange fruit is noted for its sweet aromatic flavor. This free-stone apricot is famous in California for its canning quality. Blenheim apricots are also good for drying, fresh eating and juicing.

These apricots are known to have a complex yet perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor with notes of honeysuckle and honey.

The Blenheim Apricot tree is among the earliest to bloom with fruit ripening mid-season. The Blenheim needs warm, dry weather during bloom. This variety requires low chill hours and is good choice for milder climates. The Blenheim Apricot is self-pollinating.

Characteristics

Bloom Color Pink, White
Bloom Time Early
Fruit Color Orange
Fruit Size Medium - Large
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 8
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest Late June/early July
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Years to Bear 2 - 5

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow apricot trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Read about how to grow apricot trees »

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9 Questions
Why did you choose this?
Stark Bro'sStore

I have another apricot that could benefit from having another apricot tree. I like to can, freeze dry, make jelly and preserves. I am not comfortable with fruit out of the stores that have possibly…

Pamela S

WE LOVE APRICOT AND BLENHEIM!

Laura C

Hope to experience the sweet/acid balance in the fruit once it bears! Experience a new variety.

Mary Z

Best option for our location.

Michael H
whats the gost of a  5 gallon blemheim apricot tree?

We do not offer this variety in a 5 gallon pot.

TiffanyF
Is chilling hours  sufficient in Tracy  Ca 95376?
Xiaoma

I bought mine for San Diego and have heard it will do well here as a “low chill” variety (300-500) Mine is new so it might take some time to see if it fruits!

nicole M
Are all of your fruit trees on sale for $18.16?
Edward N

No the sale includes just select variaties.

TiffanyF
Will this tree do well in zone 9b ?
CINDY S

Our website has a special feature that will help you find the best plants for you to grow in your area. Simply enter your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder and as you browse our page, you’ll see a small check mark next to products that are hardy to your growing zone!

https://www.starkbros.com/zone-finder

TiffanyF
Do you have a nursery to shop at?

Unfortunately no as our retail center closed and all sales are done via the website.

TiffanyF
We need another apricot tree to pollinate the existing apricot we have. Will this tree work?
Sue W

Yes this should work for pollination purposes with another apricot.

TiffanyF
Does this tree come in a dwarf size?
JOE L

This tree variety is not available for purchase as all of our apricot trees are currently unavailable. Our apricot trees are standard sized when they are available.

Kacie S.
Why is the pruning video a pear tree when all other information isregarding apricot trees? It is my understanding that apricot trees ( fruit w pits) like open center and pear trees like a central leader. Please help me understand. Thank you!
Donna L
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Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 18, 2025
Good quality
Immediately recovered from deer attack after protection installed. Vibrant and tenacious. Good stock.
RICHARD D S
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 12, 2024
Growing well part of the tree isn't growing in the middle there's a space between about 6 inches no grow ?? What to do
Mary S
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 17, 2024
I purchased this apricot tree in the spring and the only thing to report is that it likes it here in Central Illinois. Leafed out immediately and looked great right for the start.
David M
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 11, 2024
Happy customer so far!
Four months in and it's growing nicely! Lots of leaves and healthy appearing.
Lauren H
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 17, 2023
Planted In Summer
Arrived earlier than i expected. Middle of summer actually in West Tennessee. Leaves were green and fresh. Carefully planted and made sure the plant had plenty of water during the hot dry season. It has progressed nicely and leaves are still green. Getting ready to mulch for the winter. So far this plant is what i expected.
GEORGE B
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 9, 2023
Great job! Sturdy tree that is thriving! Well packaged and pruned
JAN P
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 5, 2022
The trees are growing well very nice rooted also got two apple honey crisp also doing very well
Donnie C
Rated 4 out of 5
Oct 18, 2023
Hasn't been in the ground long enough to rate.

Still living.
LOUIS L
Rated 3 out of 5
Jun 4, 2024
Blenheim Apricot Tree
Order arrived in good condition. Lots of growth noted in a few days. It has suddenly stopped growing any new leaves. Though it has been a wet year, we were hoping for better results.
We have treated with antifungals etc.
So far we aren't very happy!
MARJORIE M
Rated 2 out of 5
Jun 30, 2024
Parts4me
I received an apricot tree that looked just a stick. It's growing but not very well and very slow. I'll know more about if it makes it through the summer. Right now concern is in the air.
RON H

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