Manchurian apricot

Manchurian apricots thrive best with regular watering. They need deep, thorough watering every 5 to 7 days, allowing the soil to become completely dry in between. If the plant is in a pot, check the soil moisture 1-2 inches below the surface, and if it is dry, water until you begin to see water coming through the drainage holes of the pot. Avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot. In summer, water twice a week to ensure the plants don't dry out and the flowers achieve full bloom. During fall and winter, reduce watering to once every 3 weeks or so.

Manchurian apricot plants need full to partial sunlight for optimal growth. They should be placed in a location that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. During the spring and summer months, it is best to provide the plant with about 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight. In the cooler winter months, the plant can benefit from approximately 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Manchurian apricots should be pruned during early spring before bud swell. Aim to reduce the total height of the shrub by removing long branches or those that are growing in an unruly manner. Look for crossing or dead branches, as well as areas with multiple trunks, and remove them. Aim to keep the shrub at about half the size of the original. Keep larger branches that radiate outward to form the base of the shrub. Heavy pruning every 3 to 5 years should be done to promote larger flowers each year. After pruning, fertilize the Manchurian apricot to promote growth.