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Apricot Somo - Description
- Potted Columnar Apricot Tree
- Variety: Somo
- Latin: Prunus armeniaca
- Compact, upright growing apricot tree
- Pot Size: 5 L
- Current Plant Size: 100 cm
- Can be grown in pots or planted in the ground
- Spacing Distance: 0.3 – 0.5 m apart
- Self-fertile variety (no separate pollinator required)
Apricot Somo - Characteristics
- Columnar growth habit – ideal for patios and small gardens
- Produces delicious golden-orange apricots
- Fruit: Sweet, aromatic and juicy
- Flowering: White to pale pink blossoms in spring
- Fruit harvest: Mid to late summer
- Growth Habit: Upright and narrow
- Hardiness: Hardy with good tolerance to cooler climates in Ireland
Apricot Somo - Uses
- Perfect for patios, balconies and compact gardens
- Can be grown in containers or directly in the ground
- Fresh eating, preserves, baking and desserts
Apricot Somo - Planting & Aftercare
- Plant in full sun for maximum fruit production
- Soil: Rich, well-drained, fertile
- Water regularly, especially during dry spells
- Prune lightly to maintain upright form and encourage fruiting
- Thin fruits for better quality and larger size
- Mulch base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Although fully hardy, they bloom early and flowers are vulnerable to frost provide a warm, sheltered position
- Protect blossom from frost at night
- Hand pollinate flowers if insects are scarce
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