Prunus armeniaca 'Rouge Du Roussillon'
Apricot Tree 'Rouge Du Roussillon'
Prunus armeniaca- apricot Tree - is a tender deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Apricots need to be grown in greenhouses in cool climates. Pollination by hand (using a small, soft brush to transfer pollen), will increase fruit yields. The flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer.The large fruits of the ‘Rouge du Roussillon’ apricot tree ripen in mid-summer, mid July to mid August in the northern hemisphere. They are coloured vermillion red to orange when ripe and are exceptionally sweet.
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Apricot Tree 'Rouge Du Roussillon'
Latin name
Prunus armeniaca 'Rouge Du Roussillon'
type
Fruiting tree
family
Rosaceae
ph
5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
5.00 M
6.00 M
Prunus armeniaca 'Rouge Du Roussillon'
Prunus armeniaca- apricot Tree - is a tender deciduous fruiting tree that can be fan-trained (approx. 2m.x3m), bush-trained (approx, 4m. high) half-standard (up to 6m. high) or standard (up to 8m. high). Apricots need to be grown in greenhouses in cool climates. Pollination by hand (using a small, soft brush to transfer pollen), will increase fruit yields. The flowers appear in Spring, and the fruit, which have a single stone, ripen in late Summer.The large fruits of the ‘Rouge du Roussillon’ apricot tree ripen in mid-summer, mid July to mid August in the northern hemisphere. They are coloured vermillion red to orange when ripe and are exceptionally sweet.
Flowering
From Late Winter TO Mid Spring
The flowers - essential for fruiting - are very susceptible to frost. If frost is threatened during the flowering period, protect the flowers with horticultural fleece.
Planting
From Late Autumn TO Mid Winter
Plant apricot trees in the dormant season, in a sheltered position where the tree will get plenty of sunshine, or, in cool climates, in a greenhouse. Dig a large hole, and put a good amount of organic material in the bottom of the hole to help with drainage.