Prunus armeniaca 'Bergeron' - 2 YR BUSH

Description
The Apricot 'Bergeron' (Prunus armeniaca) produces orange-red, medium-sized, juicy fruits. They are round and have a sweet flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny location create the ideal conditions for a high-yield harvest from mid-August. Its light pink-coloured, pleasantly fragrant flowers are a beautiful sight. The Apricot 'Bergeron' grows to around 10 metres high and 8 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus amygdalopersica.

Bulletpoints
* sweet flavour * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * cannot be grown over, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Apricot 'Bergeron' are medium green, ovate, serrated. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Apricot 'Bergeron' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North China.

Frost hardiness
The Apricot 'Bergeron' has good frost hardiness.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Prunus armeniaca 'Bergeron' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
Prunus armeniaca 'Bergeron' forms cup-shaped, light pink-coloured flowers from March. These exude a pleasant fragrance and grow to around 2.5 - 3 cm in size.

Fruit
Prunus armeniaca 'Bergeron' forms orange-red, round fruits.

Use
Ornamental shrub, cottage garden, consumption, fresh consumption, jam, dried, baking