Prunus mandshurica typically starts flowering in April.
Manchurian apricot
Prunus mandshurica
Manchurian Apricot (Prunus mandshurica) is native to northern China and the Far East. It is a medium to large deciduous tree growing up to 25 feet tall with a short trunk and an open, spreading canopy. The opposite, ovate leaves are dark green with serrated margins and a felted underside. In late spring to early summer, cylindrical, fragrant white flowers form in clusters. The fruit is a round, orange-yellow apricot, with creamy white flesh and a large, edible seed inside. It's very adaptable to a variety of climates and soil types, and can be used as a specimen tree or hedge. If pruned in winter, it will encourage more flowers and fruit.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 7
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Autumn
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
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.
sunlight
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.
pruning
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Prunus mandshurica typically begins in July and ends in August.
