Hungarian Rose Apricot
Description
A late bloomer, in a good way. One of the very few late-blooming apricots, a coveted heirloom variety that becomes covered with breathtaking, frost-resistant flowers. The fruit looks very much like Wilson Delicious, with a lovely oblong shape and beautiful sunset blush over about 40% of clear orange-yellow background. The flesh is soft and the flavor is mild vs. other more tangy/pungent varieties, and has the bonus of an edible kernel. Very nice for fresh eating, jams and canning. Expect yields of 25 pounds per tree! Freestone. Ripens in late June. Self-pollinating. Originated in Idaho and was introduced in 1984 by Stark Bro’s.
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | Pink |
Fruit Color | Orange |
Fruit Size | Medium |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Late June |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Mild Flavor |
Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
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.
Shipping Information
Estimated Delivery Date
Arrives when it's time to plant
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Customer Reviews
It has large fruit with a red blush, orange flesh, and very good taste. There is absolutely no comparison with store-bought. You have to grow apricots yourself if you want to know what a real apricot tastes like.
An unexpected disadvantage of having edible pits is that squirrels will chew into the green apricots to get at the seeds. In a good year I would have hundreds of apricots on my full-sized tree, so there were still plenty left after the squirrels were done.
I had to move to a new location and was frustrated that Stark Bros no longer carried the variety. I'm glad it's listed again.
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