Albicocco Reale di Imola (Apricot Tree)
A traditional Italian apricot variety known for its large, sweet, and juicy fruits. It thrives in warm, sunny locations and requires well-drained soil.
Latin Name: Prunus Armeniaca ‘Reale d’Imola’
English Name: Apricot
Species: Prunus Armeniaca
Genus: Prunus
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage: Broad, ovate, dark green leaves with serrated edges
Flower: White to pale pink, five-petaled flowers, often appearing before leaves
Flowering Period: Early Spring (March–April)
Suggested Location: Full sun, sheltered spot to protect from late frosts
Suggested Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile, loamy or sandy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.5)
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full sunlight for best fruit production
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Needs winter chill but is sensitive to late frosts during flowering
Hardiness Rating: H5-H9
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: Around -10°C (14°F) when dormant, but flowers are vulnerable to frost
Growth Habit: Small to medium deciduous tree with a spreading, rounded canopy
Pests: Aphids, scale insects, fruit flies, caterpillars
Diseases: Brown rot, powdery mildew, bacterial canker
Pruning: Prune annually after fruiting to maintain shape, improve airflow, and remove dead or diseased wood
Final Height: 4 m – 6 m (13.1 ft – 19.6 ft)
Final Sideways Spread: 3 m – 5 m (9.8 ft – 16.4 ft)
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