Blenheim Apricot Tree (Prunus armeniaca ‘Blenheim’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Requires good air circulation and sunlight for optimal fruiting

Bloom Time:

• Early to mid-spring
• Fragrant pink to white blossoms
• Self-fertile, but fruit set improves with a pollinator nearby

Size:

Height: 15 to 20 feet (standard). 10 to 15 feet (semi-dwarf).

Width: 10 to 20 feet. Rounded, spreading canopy.

Attributes:

• Medium to large, orange-yellow fruit with red blush
• Sweet, tangy flavor with floral aroma
• Ripens late June to early July
• Hardy in USDA zones 5–9
• Requires 300–500 chill hours
• Excellent for fresh eating, drying, and preserves
• Decorative spring blooms and compact growth habit

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-draining, fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.0)
• Water regularly, especially during dry spells and fruit development
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
• Prune in winter while dormant to maintain shape and encourage fruiting
• Monitor for aphids, brown rot, and peach twig bore