dwarf apricot

Dwarf apricot plants (Prunus armeniaca 'Garden Annie') should be watered very regularly and consistently in order to produce the best fruit yields. During the growing season, the soil around the plant should be kept constantly moist but not soggy. Water the apricot tree about every 2 to 3 days to ensure that the soil is consistently damp. When the weather is hotter and dryer, the tree should be watered more frequently. During the winter months, the frequency of watering should be reduced, but the soil should still be kept moist to prevent damage to the roots.

Dwarf apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Garden Annie') thrives best in a location with full sun, or at least 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Direct sunlight helps the plant to develop intense vibrant color and sweet fruits in the summer months. Avoid shady spots since it may cause poor flowering and leaf discoloration. Excessive shade may also decrease fruit production.

Pruning of Dwarf Apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Garden Annie') is usually done in late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. Prune to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches and any crossing branches that rub together. Heavy pruning should be avoided as this may keep the plant from fruiting. Lightly trim all branches except the new, strongest growth. Prune back to an outward-facing bud or lightly thin selected branches to open up the center of the plant. To encourage flower bud production, pinch off the growing tips during June. This process should be repeated in late summer and then once more in late winter before flowering begins. Finally, to encourage the plant to develop a fuller shape, prune away all extra shoots that are growing from the lower trunk. This should be done in the summer or fall.