Prunus armeniaca Canino Apricot Tree - Prunus armeniaca
Prunus armeniaca Canino Apricot Tree - Prunus armeniaca
Prunus armeniaca Canino
Apricot
Our little apricot tree has come on well since we planted it in autumn, and it has produced a myriad of flowers! It has taken very well – fingers crossed...
Catherine, 24/02/2026
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Description
The Canino Apricot Tree is a self-fertile, vigorous, and highly productive variety. Its large oblong fruits, measuring 4.5 to 5.5 cm (2in) in diameter, have firm, juicy, sweet, and fragrant flesh. They are appreciated in pastry making for tart preparation. Their juice content is appreciated for making apricot nectar. They can also be enjoyed fresh and store well after harvest. Flowering is early, and the flowers freeze at -2°C (28.4°F).
The apricot tree we cultivate (Prunus armeniaca) was introduced to the Mediterranean basin from Armenia, hence its name. Four geographical subgroups have been identified. The cross-breeding of varieties from two of these, North Africa and Europe, was likely the origin of the Canino variety. Originally from the Valencia region in Spain, the Canino variety is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean basin. In Morocco, it represents 80% of cultivated land.
The Canino Apricot Tree is well adapted to the Mediterranean climate. However, it will also thrive when sheltered by a sunny wall in colder regions.
The apricot tree has a naturally rounded habit, forming a dome. The branches grow in all directions in a regular manner, hiding two-thirds of the trunk's height. The leaves are dentate, heart-shaped, and have long petioles.
The apricot tree blooms in March, despite its sensitivity to frost. The flowering occurs on the previous year's branches. The flower has 5 slightly pinkish white petals and red sepals. It is fragrant but short-lived. Fruit ripening occurs in the second half of July.
The Canino Apricot Tree, a highly fertile variety, is self-fertile. Therefore, it does not require the presence of another apricot tree for pollination.
Apricots are consumed fresh, dried, or prepared in various ways: jams, tarts, compotes, apricots in syrup, etc. They can also be found in savoury dishes, such as rabbit with apricots and parsnips, an English recipe. Apricot juice is often mixed with a touch of peach juice to balance the natural acidity of the apricot.
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Planting and care
Planting preferably takes place in early winter, when the tree is in dormancy, and before frost. To plant several apricot trees, space them at least 1.5m (5ft) apart. Dig a hole two to three weeks before planting, twice as wide and deep as the pot. On the chosen day, place the tree with its pot in a basin of water, so as to moisten the entire root ball by capillarity. Add compost to the bottom of the hole. Place the tree in the hole, fill with soil mixed with compost. Firmly pack the soil at the base. The root ball should be completely covered. Water generously.
The Canino Apricot Tree is not very demanding on soil type. It ideally thrives in rich and light, fresh, and above all well-drained soil. Plant it in a sunny location, sheltered from the wind.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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