Apricot - Fireball Dwarf Prunus armeniaca

DESCRIPTION
A traditional tasting fruit with clean smooth skin and deep orange colour. Medium sized round fruit is beautifully sweet. Grows to a height of 2.5 metres and a width of 2.5 metres.

MATURITY
Late December to early January (Early season)Late December to early January (Early season)

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS
Self pollinating.

COMMENTS
This variety is suitable for fresh fruit, drying, preserving and jams. Apricots are nutritious fruit, high in vitamin A. Grown in most temperate climates.

TREE CARE
Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.