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Royal Apricots

Fruit characteristics 

Usage: Fresh, dried

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Weight:  ~ 45g

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Production / yield:  fair to good

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Food quality:  outstanding

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Harvest:  Mid-December

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Appearance: An orange-yellow apricot that has a prominent yellow suture. 

Flower features 

Pollen Compatibility: Self-Compatible  

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Full bloom:  Early September

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Pollinators:  -

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royal apricots

Additional information:

Also known as Blenheim overseas.

Tree features 

Strength: Moderate  

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Growth habit: Half upright

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Refrigeration requirements:  High​

Notes: Excellent for drying, it is considered one of the best cultivars in California.

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