Apricot
The apricot is native to China, where it has been known for over 4,000 years.
The common apricot is one of the oldest fruit crops, offering mankind its sweet fruits for more than four millennia. Its homeland is China, from where the plant gradually spread to the Near East and then to Europe. Today, the apricot has become a favourite of gardeners worldwide thanks to its undemanding nature and generous harvests.
In spring, the apricot captivates with pink and white blossoms, transforming the garden into a fairy tale from March through April. The tree grows as a modest-sized specimen with a dense, beautifully branched crown. There are many varieties available—from traditional to modern hybrids—allowing you to choose the perfect option for a garden of any size. Each has its own character: different fruit sizes, ripening dates, and flavour profiles ranging from honey-sweet and delicate to crisp and fresh.
In the garden, the apricot pairs beautifully with peach, plum, and cherry plum, creating picturesque compositions. The plant adores sunshine and light, well-drained soils, and is especially recommended for the southern, central, and western regions of Ukraine. Care is minimal: moderate watering, a thinned canopy, and winter trunk whitening—and the tree will serve you for decades.
But be prepared for one surprise: delicate flowers often succumb to spring frosts, making early apricot blossom a lottery, a game with nature. This very unpredictability makes each harvest a special gift and every flower a small victory. The apricot deserves a place in your garden for hope, for spring, and for the taste of summer.
Apricot — planting & location
Early flowering—risk of flower frost damage.
How to water Apricot
Reduce watering in August to promote fruit bud formation.
Fertilizing and pruning: Apricot
Maintain an open, spreading canopy.