15 Best Apricot varieties: description and characteristics, their frost resistance, transportability and taste (Photo & Video) + Reviews

Most experienced or novice gardeners have grown or are planning to grow tasty and healthy apricots on their plots. In this article you will find information about what varieties of apricots there are, the name and description of the most common types. Apricot varieties popular with gardeners are self-fertile species that are recommended to be grown in small garden areas when it is not possible to create a large garden. All species are included in the State Register of Selection Achievements. These varieties and species are distinguished by effective fruiting, have an amazing, pleasant taste, visual appeal and a unique, incomparable aroma.

Types of apricots

Garden culture loves saturated soil and sunny climate. The tree begins to bear fruit after 3-4 years. Some types of apricot grow even in areas with harsh climates. Apricots are divided into:

• cultivated
• wild

There are 54 cultivated species. But it is believed that more varieties are grown in amateur gardens. The fruits of such trees are juicy and tasty. Such garden fruits are a godsend for true gardeners. The fruits impress with a pleasant sweet-sour taste and juicy pulp. Among the cultivated species there are the best varieties of apricots. The most widespread varieties are the common apricot. Such varieties take root well and bear fruit in any garden plot.

Gardeners also do not ignore wild plants. So, in some areas, poles are cultivated - ungrafted apricots, the fruits are usually small-fruited and propagated by seeds. The weight of their fruits is from 8 to 35 grams, while in large-fruited cultivated varieties the weight can reach 165 grams. Wild species also differ in taste from cultivated ones. They are low-juicy, more acidic, but less demanding on soil quality, and winter-hardy.

The birthplace of apricot fruit trees is considered to be China, the Tien Shan region. However, apricot came to Europe from Armenia.

A separate species is the Siberian Apricot (Prunus sibirica), which grows “wild” in the Dauria Mountains - a unique place in the Trans-Baikal region.

Manchurian (Liao-hsing) is another type of apricot that stands out with some features. Its native places of growth are northeastern China, Primorye, Korea. A characteristic feature of 15 meter trees is their resistance to harsh winter climates; they are able to withstand 40 degree frosts. The fruits are 2.5 cm in diameter. The flesh of the wild ones is bitter and practically unsuitable for food, but there are also cultivated perches with sweet, pleasant pulp. This species is valued because it is essentially the only, best pollinator and highly winter-hardy rootstock for all varieties of apricots. Thanks to him, hybrids of Manchurian and ordinary apricot species appeared in the northeastern regions.

Let's look at the most common varieties of apricots, with names and descriptions.

How to choose a self-fertile apricot variety for growing in the Moscow region

Back in the first half of the 20th century. Domestic and foreign breeders have developed apricot varieties that are self-pollinating without additional measures or with partial use. The phenomenon represents the ability of trees to bear fruit without cross-pollination with other varieties.

The following factors influence the yield:

• plant age;
• compliance with pruning rules;
• climatic conditions.

Breeders point to the fact that plants produce crops and self-pollinate differently in different climatic conditions, that is, the lack of need for crossing depends on the variety. You can check the properties of a tree in the following way: you need to put a bag on a separate branch before flowering begins, and after that, count the number of buds and fruits on this branch.

Absolute yield indicators according to the characteristics of the crop can be achieved only if the rules of agricultural technology are observed, which imply its pruning, treatment with protective and nutrient mixtures, and the correct selection of the plant for the climate of the area.

Apricot is a woody plant with a spreading, round crown. It blooms profusely in pink or white every spring. After the flowers bloom, leaves appear. In the Moscow region, according to weather conditions, this phenomenon is observed in early May. At this time, there is a possibility of frosts, which can destroy the tree during the flowering period.

The selection of apricots according to weather conditions is made taking into account the following aspects:

• Frost resistance of a variety is the ability of a tree to withstand prolonged low temperatures.
• Resistant to temperature changes and precipitation. This property is especially relevant during spring thaws and cold snaps.
• Ability to withstand rainy periods or drought. In certain seasons, situations may occur when there is a lack of sun and heat or there is heavy rain.

Climatic conditions also influence the timing of harvest.

It is preferable to plant early varieties in the Moscow region that bear fruit in early July. However, you should not give up on medium and late mature trees. Many varieties have all the characteristics necessary for the region.

An important factor is the size of the tree. Compact plants are suitable for small areas. Tall and spreading apricots can be grown in large areas, although harvesting them is difficult work.

Choosing a fruit tree variety can be reduced to the following steps:

1. Determining the method of pollination (self-fertile or cross).
2. Selection according to climatic requirements.
3. Designation of the harvest period.
4. Choosing tree sizes.

The best varieties of apricot

Breeders' favorites include the following varieties:

• Champion of the North is a well-adapted variety for growing on difficult soils, but with sweet, pleasant-tasting fruits. Harvest 25 kg per tree.
• Favorite is a very unpretentious plant with dense, fleshy fruits, but some gardeners question its winter hardiness. Harvest 30 c/ha.

Apricot Augustine

Apricot Augustine is a mid-early, light-loving and shade-tolerant plant. Loves fertile, loose soil. Fruits with delicate, velvety skin and dense, creamy pulp. Flowering occurs in spring, ripens in the second half of August.

• The height of the tree is 15-20 meters.
• Winter-hardy.
• The structure is dense, with a slight reddishness on the skin.
• The weight of the fruit reaches 35 grams.
• Biochemical characteristics are high.

Aquarius

A very unpretentious plant obtained through pollination of the Lel variety. A powerful plant, a tall tree with a spreading, not dense crown. As a rule, it blooms very beautifully and profusely. It bears fruit with rounded fruits weighing 25-30 g. Their pulp is covered with delicate skin with a slight blush. The fruits are soft and tender, sweet and sour with a characteristic aroma. They have excellent taste and characteristics. The variety is high-yielding, up to 133 c/ha is harvested annually. They are eaten fresh and actively used in the preparation of jams, preserves, and compotes.

Pineapple look

It is considered one of the best varieties of apricot - it is rightfully considered one of the sweetest and juiciest. It is characterized by high yield and resistance to frost. This variety has:

• pleasant taste
• suitable for drying
• has good transportability

The fruits have a pleasant taste, thick skin, and are quite heavy. They have a characteristic aroma. They are universal in use - they can be canned, used for desserts and eaten fresh. The downside is that the fruits have a short shelf life of 8-12 days and quickly fall off when ripe.

Apricot Masterpiece

Bred by breeders in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. It has beautiful, golden-colored, blush-colored fruits that are velvety to the touch. The crop is distinguished by high yield and good frost resistance. The self-fertile harvest is early, ripens in mid-to-late July. Apricot Masterpiece has large fruits - fruit weight 60-80 g. The pulp is sweet, juicy and tender. The fruits are well transported.

Bush apricots

Siberian is a bush tree that is suitable for landscape design. The height of the plant is only 1.5-2.5 m. It is resistant to drought and winter frosts. Apricot is a bush variety with long, elongated leaves. The tree is light-loving and frost-resistant. Ripe fruits are medium-sized, yellowish-green with a burgundy side, and are not suitable for food.

Japanese apricot is a shrub with a decorative appearance. Incredibly beautiful during flowering, exudes a subtle pleasant aroma. The bush tree is actually a plum, a member of the rose family - widely used for landscape gardening. The plant thrives in areas with warm climates. Small fruits have a sour taste - they are used in processed form, and oil is produced by cold pressing.

Columnar apricots

Columnar apricots are compact trees with a column-like crown. They are very popular due to the fact that they take up little space on the site, and their yield is not inferior to conventional varieties.

Sunny

A compact tree up to 2.5 m high. It does not have a crown as such; the fruits are formed on short branches extending from the trunk. The yield is high - in one season, 2 buckets of tasty fruits are harvested, each weighing 40-60 g. The tree can withstand frosts down to -35°C.

Experts recommend planting this variety in sunny areas, but they also ripen well in light partial shade. This is a self-sterile variety; the following are planted next to it:

• columnar variety "Prince Mart";
• non-columnar "Big Red".

Gold

A variety with yellow-golden fruits. The tree reaches a height of 2.5 m, the crown diameter does not exceed 1 m. Productivity is annual, ripening occurs at the end of July - beginning of August. The advantages are self-pollination and winter hardiness (down to -35°C).

Fruits without pubescence with smooth skin, weighing 50-55 g. The tree does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil, the root system rots very quickly. It can bear fruit in partial shade or shade, but it is still better to plant it in sunny areas.

Star

Self-pollinating variety. The tree is low-growing, compact. Fruiting begins in the 3rd year. High-yielding apricot. The fruits are large, up to 100 g.

The harvest ripens in the first half of August. A frost-resistant variety, it is not afraid of cold temperatures down to -30°C. Like all columnar varieties, it requires regular pruning. One of the disadvantages is worth noting - early flowering; in case of return frosts, some of the flowers may die.

Prince March

This is a low tree, the height of which reaches only 2 m. The first fruits are collected in 2-3 years. It is recommended to grow it in areas with a warm climate, but with proper agricultural technology it bears fruit well in the middle zone.

Frost-resistant variety, can withstand temperatures down to -30°C. However, it is sensitive to spring frosts and the flowers may be damaged.

Does not require additional pollination and copes with this task independently. Fruits weighing 30-60 g ripen in August. On the sunny side, one of the barrels is covered with a noticeable blush. The crop is immune to diseases and pests and requires annual pruning. How and when to prune apricots, read here.

The best apricot varieties for central Russia

Trees were once grown only in temperate climates. However, breeders have done their best to ensure that in the central zone of the Russian Federation the trees adapt to weather conditions and begin to bear fruit well. Now you can grow early, mid-early and late species in the middle zone.

Khabarovsk

A very productive, early-fruiting crop. The tall, five-meter tree has average resistance to frost. It can do without pollinators, but for a larger harvest, it is worth planting the “Snezhinsky” or “Amur” varieties nearby. The fruits are yellow-green, quite large, 35-45 g, their surface has small tubercles. The pulp is bright yellow, almost orange, medium juicy, sweet with a slight sourness. Disadvantage: low transportability. It is better to eat the harvest fresh than to preserve it.

Red-cheeked

Known to breeders and gardeners. Suitable for successful cultivation in the vicinity of the capital and in the middle zone. Does not require careful care. It begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years. The tree is medium-sized, 4 meters tall; if formed in time, the crown of the plant will be spreading. It is unpretentious in feeding. Red-cheeked fruits weigh 50 g and are distinguished by a reddish barrel, sweet, tender, porous pulp. The large bone can be easily separated.

Red-cheeked son

A new variety that is known to leading breeders. The fruit was obtained by crossing Red-cheeked with Golden Sand. They have an excellent presentation and high transportability. A distinctive feature is the rapid growth of the tree, resistance to diseases and winter frosts in the middle zone. The plant bears large, dense fruits weighing 55-60 g; they taste sweet with sourness and a slight bitter aftertaste, giving the fruit a memorable piquancy. The fruits are good both fresh and for making preserves, jams, compotes and other preparations.

Kichiginsky

Bred from seed material of the Manchurian species. Entered into the State Register. It has an average ripening period and high yield. The variety has good winter hardiness. The harvest can be used universally - make jams, compotes, or eat fresh. The fruits of Kichiginseogo have a bright yellow color, good thickness, look very pleasant in appearance, taste sour-sweet, without bitterness. Average weight - 15 g. The inner stone is small in diameter, easily separated from the ripe pulp.

Triumph Northern

Bred by crossing the Transbaikal culture and Red-cheeked. It bears fruit for 4 years, the yield from one tree can be 60 kg. It is worth noting that the variety is characterized by harvest and lean seasons. The fruits are oval-round, with a thick, velvety skin. The color of the fruit is yellowish with a blurry pink blush. Northern Triumph has juicy, tender flesh with an appetizing aroma. The average weight of the fruit is 55 g. It is advisable to consume it fresh. Poorly transported.

Russian

Pleases with fruits 5 years after planting. It has high disease resistance and excellent yield. "Russian" is suitable for growing in the central zone. The fruits are quite large and heavy. Their weight reaches 50-70 grams. The uniform yellow color distinguishes this crop from other species. The fruits taste sweet and are more suitable for fresh consumption.

Apricot varieties for the Moscow region and the middle zone must be grown, taking into account their characteristics. It is better to plant several trees in the garden with different fruiting periods. Then there will be a harvest on the plot all summer long.

Early ripening varieties

They are very susceptible to the slightest temperature changes and almost all varieties are afraid of frost. Suitable for regions with short summers. Fruit ripening occurs in June.

Honey

The result of the work of Chelyabinsk scientists. This apricot is grown by gardeners not only in the Moscow region, but also in the Ural region. The tree is medium-sized - up to 5 m. It is not afraid of frosts down to -40°C and return frosts. Fruiting occurs in the 5th year, but for the formation of the ovary, pollinating assistants must be planted nearby - apricots of the “Kichiginsky” variety.

The fruits are small, maximum weight 15 g. The skin is pale yellow, in the upper part they are covered with red dots. The aromatic pulp is sweet and honey-like. Fruit ripening is influenced by climatic conditions, so the period is different for each region - from mid-July to early August. For the same reason, some gardeners consider it an early variety, while others consider it a mid-season variety. Productivity is low - up to 20 kg, but stable.

Ripe fruits are transportable, overripe specimens are processed on site.

Melitopol

A southern variety, it grows only in warm areas. This is an old, well-established apricot that comes in several varieties:

• Melitopol early;
• Melitopol radiata;
• Melitopol late.

But the very first of them was the early one. The harvest is harvested on the 20th of June. The tree is medium-sized - its height does not exceed 6 m, with an unusual back-pyramidal crown. You will be able to taste the fruits only after 5-6 years. They are large, weighing up to 60 g. Their formation does not require additional pollination - the variety is self-pollinating. Productivity is high.

The skin is covered with a weak fluff; most of it has a crimson blush. The pulp is sweet with wine notes. The fruits are consumed unprocessed. They are often found on store shelves because they have good shelf life and transportability.

Tsarsky

A variety growing in the areas of the Central region. The tree is slow-growing, medium-sized - up to 4 meters in height. The crown is sparse and raised. The shoots are red and smooth. The first fruits are harvested in the 3rd year. Flowering begins in the apricot before the leaves appear; the flowers are small - about 3 cm in diameter, white-pink.

This is a self-fertile variety. Ripening date is the end of July. The fruits are small (up to 20 g), bright orange, and in the sun they become covered with a pink-red blush. The pulp is orange, juicy, tender, sweet and sour. Productivity is average. Fruiting is annual; in more temperate climates the tree requires rest, so in some years there is a crop failure.

The culture can withstand low temperatures down to -30°C, and -40°C when covered, but the flowers are very sensitive to late frosts. Therefore, it is recommended to cover the crown with a polyethylene dome for protection.

Lel

The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Central region; if it is insulated for the winter, it grows well and bears fruit in the Urals, the Far East and Siberia. The tree does not exceed 3 m in height, the crown is not spreading, neat. The flowers can withstand short-term spring frosts down to -3°C. In autumn, apricot leaves acquire a red color of various tones from crimson to burgundy.

It begins to bear fruit 3 years after planting the seedlings. The plant is self-fertile, but still, to be on the safe side, it is better to plant it nearby:

• Alyosha;
• Aquarius;
• Iceberg.

High frost resistance down to -30°C is also considered an advantage. When covered, it tolerates even lower temperatures. Resistant to heat and prolonged drought.

The fruits are small (no more than 20 g). The skin is orange or yellow, smooth. On the sunny side, a blurry blush appears on the barrel. The pulp is juicy, tender, literally melting in the mouth, sweet with a slight sourness.

Lescore

The variety's homeland is the Czech Republic, however, it is little known to gardeners in the post-Soviet space. The tree is tall, over 6 m in height. The first apricots can be tasted 6 years after planting. The fruits are large (60 g), there are specimens weighing 93 g. The skin is of medium density and rich orange color, covered with blush on the sunny side.

Pulp with a pleasant taste and rich aroma. Productivity is high - up to 60 kg per tree. The fruits are transportable and suitable for commercial purposes. The variety has good winter hardiness, tolerates prolonged drought, but is not resistant to moniliosis.

Alyosha

A fast-growing variety of apricot, reaching a height of 4 m. The rounded crown is also 4 m in diameter. Fruiting occurs in the 3rd year. Flowers appear early. They are large, up to 4 cm in diameter, with pink veins visible on the white petals. The culture has good winter hardiness and drought resistance. It does not require additional pollination, but is itself a pollinator for other varieties.

Productivity is good. The fruits are small (weight does not exceed 20 g), round, bright yellow. The pulp is orange, sweet and sour. They are collected in late July - early August. Transportable. The variety is undemanding to soil and care, but has average resistance to major diseases of stone fruit crops.

June early

Self-sterile variety requiring pollinator helpers. Apricots are planted next to it:

• Red-cheeked;
• Chisinau early.

The harvest is harvested in mid-June. The fruits are medium-sized (up to 44 g), round in shape, bright orange in color with a vague blush. The pulp is orange with a sweet taste and slight sourness. The first fruits appear at 3-4 years. The variety is undemanding to soils and resistant to cytosporosis. Productivity depends on the age of the tree - the older it is, the higher its indicator.

Apricot early

Early varieties of apricots are not afraid of frost. With proper care you can get a productive harvest. The following varieties are classified as early varieties.

Lel

The crown of the tree is small and not susceptible to disease. Its fruits have a neat, attractive appearance, they are not large at all - they weigh up to 20 g. They have a dense skin, soft, juicy pulp, sweet, melt in the mouth. The bone is easily removed. Early varieties of apricots produce a good harvest, so they are not a bad business for gardeners.

Honey

Growing this variety of early apricot is not burdened with difficulties - the tree has good immunity from various diseases, and the variety is frost-resistant. Small dense fruits of bright yellow color, very tasty. The skin has characteristic dark red patches. Honey apricot does not grow very large, so it is very easy to care for in the garden.

Tsarsky

Early fruiting, which is best not grown in regions with short, cold summers. The tree grows tall. The fruits weigh 20-24 g, they are quite dense and have a thick skin. Tsarsky is a transportable variety and can last for a long time if properly stored in a cool place. Resistant to various diseases.

Early Tsarsky - distinguished by early fruiting. The fruits have a soft, delicate texture, a characteristic aroma, and a sweet taste. In use – suitable for preserving and making jam.

Egyptian pharaoh

Egyptian Pharaoh is an interesting early apricot variety. Fruits in the second year. Ripening has been observed since mid-June. Apricots are large, up to 100 g. The peel is smooth, intense orange in color. There is no blush, but on the surface, in the area of ​​the stalk, you can see light, small reddish dots. The taste is sugar, practically without acid. The aroma is rich. The pulp has a high juice content, is tender, non-fibrous, and the veins are almost inaudible.

Photo of apricot variety Egyptian Pharaoh

The tree is not very tall, quite compact. The fruits do not fall off and stay on the branches for up to a week. Frost resistance is above average, but in the northern regions it is worth insulating the tree for the winter.

The best varieties for the Krasnodar region

If the apricot variety is early, then it is important to take into account the climatic features of the area. Under favorable conditions, the grafted seedling quickly enters the fruiting phase. Most apricot varieties are self-pollinating. Popular for growing:

Variety Kharogem apricot

Mid-late crop of Canadian selection. The plant has large fruits with fleshy fibrous pulp, bright orange in color with a rich, red blush. The fruits ripen at the end of July. Resistant to temperature changes. Tolerates frosts.

• fruit weight 70 g;
• not afraid of frost;
• yield 4+;
• Suitable for all regions.

Apricot Kherson

The frost-resistant crop is popular for growing in the garden. Popular among gardeners for its pleasant taste. The fruits have thick skin and delicate pulp, medium weight and a characteristic aroma. Suitable for preparing winter preparations and eating fresh. Easily transported in small boxes.

• yield 5+;
• disease resistance;
• average percentage of sugar content;
• pleasant taste.

Apricot Surprise

The culture was obtained from an elite seedling. Breeders crossed the apricot seedling with the Yantarny sample. The crown of the tree is slightly spreading. The fruits are heavy and ripen at the end of July. The color is orange-red with purple on the side. The skin is dense, pubescent, velvety.

• yield 5+;
• resistance to cold;
• sweet and sour taste.

Apricot Round

Plant with ovoid fruits. The tree has a wide leaf and a medium crown density. Gardeners select the variety because of its excellent taste. The culture is able to withstand severe temperature changes and is resistant to frost.

Characteristics:

• yield 5+;
• disease resistance;
• soft dense pulp.

Apricot Jubilee

The culture was obtained from collection samples. It is demanding on growing conditions and does not always produce the expected yield. Transported in boxes without problems. The pulp is sugary, with a pleasant characteristic aroma. The fruit is orange in color with a red crimson. The top of the fruit is slightly depressed.

• taste qualities 5+;
• versatility in application;
• oval middle bone;
• periodic yield.

Unusual apricots - black varieties

These varieties are a hybrid of cherry plum and apricot. They are distinguished by high immunity and self-fertility. The following varieties are considered the best: Black Velvet, Black Prince, Kuban Black, Melitopol Black, Black Mouse, Lugansk Black.

Black velvet

Partially self-fertile variety. Productivity is moderate but constant. The weight of one fruit is approximately 30 grams. The taste of the pulp is sweet and sour, the bone is separated without problems. The variety is resistant to most fungi.

Black Prince

The average plant yield is 15 kilograms, although sometimes it can reach 30 kilograms. The fruits weigh up to 80 grams. The pulp is very tasty and juicy. Resistance to fungi is high. Unfortunately, the crop does not like transportation.

Kuban black

Frost-resistant medium-yielding variety - about 75 centners per hectare. The fruits are sweet and sour, 30 grams each, ripen towards the end of July. The culture resists many diseases well.

Melitopol black

Bred by Kuban specialists. It is one of the most undemanding to care. The fruits are sweet, weighing up to 50 grams. The variety is characterized by resistance to most diseases.

Korenevsky black

The variety is resistant to most diseases and pests. The harvest is abundant, ripening occurs in early August. The weight of one apricot is 50 grams.

Black mouse

The most compact option that can be grown even in tubs. The fruits are sweet and sour and have a very appetizing aroma.

Lugansk black

Winter-hardy variety with good immunity. The fruits are large and suitable for fresh consumption or processing. The harvest ripens towards the end of July.

Varieties of black apricots

Black apricot hybrids appeared as a result of cross-pollination of cherry plum and apricot (an intergeneric hybrid). Not found in the wild. The varieties come from Central Asia and are also common in Transcaucasia, southern Europe, and the USA. In Russia it is grown in Crimea and the Krasnodar region.

The dark purple fruits marked the beginning of further crossing and the spread of new varieties of black apricot. Among the hybrids, the most common are Manarezi, Shlor, Tsiran, American Black, Kuban Black, Black Velvet, Black Prince. Breeders created garden crops as the most winter-hardy. New species have nutritional qualities and a pleasant taste. Many new varieties are low growing. In appearance, some fruits are small, with pubescent skin, dark purple in color, the pulp tastes and looks like cherry plum, and smells like apricot. The varieties pollinate each other well, by cross-pollination.

Kuban black

Medium-sized plant, fruits (30-40 g), dark red. The taste of Kuban black apricot has long been appreciated by many breeders. The fruit pulp is dense, sweet with sourness, yellow in consistency, with an easily separated seed. The tree bears fruit for 2-3 years, the yield is moderate 70-75 c/ha. Fruits tolerate transportation and cold well. The variety is disease-resistant. Housewives are happy to use Kuban black for winter preparations.

Black velvet

An interesting crop for gardeners - suitable for growing in the Krasnodar region, but tolerates cool summers well. Fruit characteristics:

• tolerates frosts
• ripening in a short time,
• medium fruits 30 g,
• medium juicy pulp
• oval-eleptic shape, dark red color with pubescence
• yield 5+.

Black Prince

It is a unique hybrid variety of garden fruit with the usual cherry plum. The garden crop tolerates frost well. A tree with a thin crown. Juicy fruit weighing 45 - 60 g. The taste is sweet, slightly tart with sourness. The stone is small and can be easily separated from the pulp. The tree is early-bearing and produces a harvest of 25-35 kg. Harvesting begins from mid-July to the end of August, depending on the region of growth. The culture is self-pollinating, but can also be pollinated by cherry plum, blackthorn, plum, and apricot.

Apricot Pricia

French, self-fertile apricot variety of ultra-early ripening. Ripening is observed from the beginning of summer, namely June 5-7! Medium apricots – 60-80 g, round. The peel after ripening is light burgundy. The pulp is orange, with a pleasant smell, juicy, sweet and sour, but there is not much acid in the composition. Productivity is high.

Photo of apricot variety Pricia

The apricot tree of the Pricia variety grows up to 4 meters, the crown is extensive. The leaves are dark green with red veins. The product quality is excellent, transportability is normal. Fruit ripening occurs even in bad, rainy weather. Frost resistance is average. The tree requires maintenance and annual pruning.

Large-fruited apricot - varieties

Varieties with large fruits usually have good transportability and are classified as commercial market fruits. Their use is universal - fruits can be used to make jam, compotes, baked goods, or eaten fresh:

Apricot variety Olga

Large-fruited, intended for the market. Its fruits reach 70-100 g. The distinctive features of the plant are highly valued by breeders.

• juicy yellow pulp;
• thick skin;
• transportability 5+;
• long-term storage.

Melitopol early

Also refers to market samples - it has large juicy fruits. Early varieties of apricot have fibrous, juicy pulp and dense skin. The fruit tastes sweet without acid. Transports well.

• oval shape, slightly compressed;
• pleasant aroma;
• high winter hardiness;
• taste characteristics 5+;
• versatility.

Polessky large-fruited

It has fruits with a sweet and sour taste. They are covered with velvety dense skin and have juicy bright flesh. The fruit is orange with a red side. Ripens in July, like all medium-sized apricot varieties. Apricot is large-fruited.

• high stable yield;
• good winter hardiness of the tree;
• large dense fruits;
• resistance of inflorescences to frost.

Chkalovsky hybrid

It is distinguished by a not too tall tree with a dense crown. Round, ripe fruits have juicy, tasty pulp and weigh up to 25 g. Bright orange skin with a pleasant aroma. Apricot Chkalovsky is a good choice for areas with a moderately warm climate.

Apricot Chkalovsky hybrid – description of the variety:

• high degree of sugar content;
• good winter hardiness;
• rarely gets sick;
• high transportability.

Winter-hardy varieties

Such apricots are characterized by increased resistance to negative temperatures. Moreover, not only the trees themselves are frost-resistant, but also the buds, which are most often exposed to low temperatures.

Bai

Far Eastern variety. A tall tree with a non-spreading crown and sparse branches, it can withstand air temperatures down to -40°C and develops well in places with high humidity.

The fruits ripen in late July - early August. Up to 100 kg of small apricots (30 g) are removed from the tree. The skin is yellow and covered with a red blush. They are usually used fresh.

Hardy

Self-fertile late-ripening variety. On a vigorous tree, sweet, medium-sized fruits are produced annually - weighing up to 40 g. Productivity indicators are high - up to 60 kg. It begins to bear fruit at 5-6 years.

Frost resistance is high, disease resistance is average. The variety is often affected by moniliosis, so it is necessary to regularly take preventive measures.

Darling

The variety is not afraid not only of severe frosts, but also of heat, so gardeners in the East Siberian District fearlessly grow it. The tree grows quickly, reaching a height of 5 m.

The fruits are medium (up to 40 g) with sweet and sour powdery pulp. The skin is dark yellow and covered with red dots. Every year, up to 60 kg is harvested from one tree in early August. The first fruits are harvested 3-4 years after planting the seedling.

Partisan highland

One of the most frost-resistant varieties that can withstand temperatures below -50°C. The tree does not tolerate high humidity; it is planted in well-drained places. The fruits are medium-sized, sweet and sour. Suitable for drying and homemade preparations.

Spassky

Another record holder that can withstand temperatures down to -50°C. The fruits are small, up to 30 g, sweet and sour. It is planted on hills, in places where groundwater is deep. If a tree grows in humid places, then its resistance to low temperatures decreases noticeably.

Ussuri

A hybrid that prefers to grow at higher elevations. The tree is characterized by very slow growth, rarely exceeding 3 meters in height. The crown is compact. The bark of the trunks is resistant to heating and sunburn.

It can withstand frosts down to -50°C and temperature changes. It is not afraid of high humidity; it does not in any way affect the growth and development of fruits and the tree itself. The fruits are small, 20-40 g, but sweet.

Late varieties of apricots

Late-maturing trees begin to bear fruit in late summer. The fruits ripen at the end of August. Most Popular:

Kunach

Description of the variety: bred using pollination of the Dessert variety. It has cone-shaped buds that are frost-resistant. Suitable for cultivation in areas with temperate climates.

• medium fruits 30g;
• sweet and sour taste;
• versatility;
• good transportability.

Apricot Tumanova

Description of the variety: has large fruits of 50 g. Their skin is slightly pubescent and quite dense. The fruits are bright orange with a red side. Late varieties of apricots have high yields.

• high winter hardiness;
• versatility;
• disease resistance;
• average transportability.

Alexander

Description of the variety: ripe fruits are very tasty, have dense fibrous orange pulp with a characteristic aroma. The bone is small and easily separated. The fruit can be used for winter preparations and consumed raw.

• the fruits are not mealy;
• deep abdominal seam;
• high resistance to frost;
• rarely gets sick.

Nakhodka

Description of the variety: the tree is quite large with a rounded dense crown. The fruits are large, sometimes up to 55 g, and have an orange color with reddish splashes. The fruit seed fuses with the pulp.

• sweet and sour taste;
• average winter hardiness;
• versatility;
• transportability 4+.

Monastic

The tree has a spreading crown and bears fruit in the third year after grafting. The fruits are distinguished by their pubescent skin, pinkish-red color, and dense pulp. The average weight sometimes reaches 45 g. The pulp is yellow, quite juicy and aromatic.

• transportability 3+;
• periodic yield;
• sweet and sour taste;
• universal application.

Prince March

Columnar variety that is unpretentious in cultivation. Grows up to 2 meters in height. The ripe fruit weighs about 35 g and has a pleasant taste. The seedling needs to be planted in the spring in an area with a very mild climate.

• moderately resistant to frost;
• there are features in feeding;
• transportability 3+;
• periodic yield.

Krasnodar late variety - suitable for the Kuban expanses. Fruits in the third decade of July. The average tree bears fruit in the fourth year - fruits with excellent biochemical qualities, high in carotene and vitamins.

Late ripening varieties

Apricot varieties are characterized by increased resistance to frost, as well as the ability of the fruit to be stored for a long time under certain conditions. Ripening time: end of August - mid-September.

Spark

The variety is recommended for cultivation in the North Caucasus region. This is a medium-sized tree with a sparse, raised crown. It begins to bear fruit 4 years after planting.

The fruits are large, weighing 50 g, asymmetrical with a bright pink blush. The flesh is dense and crispy. Ripening occurs in August. The fruits can be stored in the refrigerator for more than a month, provided that they are not damaged. Withstands frosts down to -36°C.

Edelweiss

The tree is medium-sized with a rounded shape. Fruiting occurs after 4 years, it is stable and annual. The variety is characterized by high frost resistance and drought resistance. Productivity is high.

Another advantage is that it does not require pollinators. The fruits are medium size, light yellow. The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour. The fruits are well stored. The variety requires constant pruning and crown formation.

Canning

The variety is quite demanding on growing conditions, which greatly affect the yield. The tree is vigorous with a wide crown. The first fruits are harvested after 3-4 years. They are large, up to 65 g, bright yellow, covered with a blurred blush. The pulp is juicy with a sweet and sour taste. However, the warmer the area, the more sugar it contains. With a lack of moisture, astringency appears in the fruits.

Overripe fruits may fall off. Winter hardiness is average; in severe frosts, flower buds freeze slightly, but quickly recover in the spring, although the yield decreases. Can be affected by hole spotting and requires crown formation.

Pervais

The Armenian variety, which is distinguished by the height of the tree, does not exceed 2 m. The shoots must be constantly pruned to maintain the attractive appearance of the crown. Productivity - 50 kg per tree.

The fruits are very large, yellow with a red blush. The pulp is dense and fibrous, which allows them to be used for drying. The variety tolerates frosts down to -40°C and is resistant to diseases.

Dwarf apricot - varieties

Varieties of dwarf apricots have high yields. The quantity and quality of fruits are not inferior to ordinary trees. They are easy to grow and care for. For example: Crimean Amur, which breeders speak of with admiration. This dwarf tree has light orange fruits with a characteristic sourness, which are distinguished by their large weight and pleasant aroma; Early Red Orange - it has good transportability, so the variety is considered marketable, tasty fruits that are stored for a long time. And also the variety - Hardy:

Hardy

Refers to low-growing trees. The tree bears fruit late, but is resistant to frost, frost and cold summers:

• large fruits with easily separated seeds
• thin skin makes the fruit poorly transportable
• the pulp has a pronounced orange color and a pleasant aroma
• tastes Hardy sugar-sweet.

The best self-fertile varieties for the Moscow region

Apricots for the Moscow region, the best varieties of which experts recommend choosing from self-fertile plants, are listed with a description:

1. Veteran of Sevastopol. The cultural variety refers to the results of selection obtained by specialists from the Institute of Horticulture of Ukraine. The tree has the following characteristics:

• medium sizes;
• early fruiting (begins to produce crops already in the third year);
• early ripening (first half of July);
• fruits of irregular oval shape, flattened on the sides with a blush;
• weight from 50 to 80 g;
• high productivity;
• good winter hardiness;
• high immunity to diseases;
• there is a high resistance of the ovary to return frosts;
• tolerates heat well.

1. Early from Morden. The variety was obtained by breeders from Canada. The plant has the following properties:

• frost resistance (tolerates down to -35°C);
• high degree of protection against diseases;
• the fruits look like small lemons with spouts, slightly flattened;
• the color is bright yellow with a slight orange blush;
• weight 40-50 g;
• a high-yielding tree can produce up to 27-35 kg;
• normal resistance to bacterial infections;
• requires thinning of the ovaries.

1. Obolonsky. The cultivated variety was bred by the Ukrainian agronomist A. Denisyuk, it has the following characteristics:

• fruit weight up to 60 g;
• color bright yellow with pink splashes;
• external and taste similar to peaches;
• not afraid of fungal diseases; refers to frost-resistant species;
• early-fruiting apricot (begins to bear fruit in the 3rd year);
• collection takes place from mid-July.

Apricot varieties resistant to disease

Disease resistance plays a big role in crop production. Healthy trees bear fruit well, so many gardeners prefer popular varieties with high disease resistance:

Apricot Royal

A very vigorous tree, which gives it special advantages over other plants. An adult tree is resistant to early frosts and tolerates temperature differences well. In addition to winter hardiness, the plant rarely gets sick. It can be sprayed less often. Flowers are preserved and are not affected by diseases and pests.

• good color;
• average ripening period;
• dense fruits;
• sugar content 5+.

Apricot Kuibyshevsky Yubileiny

Has an average ripening period. The crown of the tree is sparse with long-legged branches. The shoots are quite thick. The fruits of the plant are medium in size, dense in consistency, orange in color with a blurred blush. The pulp is sourish sweet, juicy. The tree is resistant to diseases such as ring pox, viral wilt, fungi and moniliosis.

• one-dimensional fruits weighing 35 g;
• self-fertile;
• medium maturation;
• yield 5+.

Apricot Compote

The thick skin allows the fruit to be used for preservation. It is considered marketable and can be transported without problems. It is rarely affected by the codling moth and rarely gets sick.

• middle ovoid bone;
• taste qualities 4+;
• yield 4+;
• resistance to temperature changes.

Dessert

It is winter-hardy and a strong variety. Not susceptible to moniliosis and other common diseases of garden plants. It is self-fertile and suitable for home gardening. It has thick wood, juicy dense fruits, lightish in color with a slight blush at the base.

• juicy fruits;
• small bone;
• winter hardiness 4+;
• yield 5+.

Countess

A crop that is rarely susceptible to moniliosis. The crown of the tree has very dense foliage. The garden crop produces medium-sized fruits. They have soft juicy pulp with a uniform structure. The tree is unpretentious to grow and tolerates severe frosts.

• periodic yield;
• juiciness and taste 5+;
• transportability 4+;
• delicate pleasant taste.

Star

Columnar variety with a dense fruit structure. It can be easily grown in all parts of the country. Resistant to severe frost, drought and heat. The fruits have an oblong shape and a sour taste. The crop blooms in mid-spring and bears fruit of various shades. The tree is easy to care for.

• yield 3+;
• unpretentiousness in cultivation;
• dense pulp;
• low sugar content.

Lescore

The tree bears fruit with tender pulp. Growing Lescore apricot does not require special conditions. This garden crop is unpretentious. It belongs to the Czech selection, so often the description of Czech apricot varieties includes information about this variety.

• strong growth;
• tender pulp;
• average transportability;
• small bone.

Before planting an apricot tree on your personal plot, it is worth studying the types of apricots and understanding the characteristics of the varieties. Understand which crop is exactly suitable for your region, so that the trees bear fruit and delight you with an excellent harvest.

The largest varieties

They are distinguished by their large size fruits with juicy, fleshy pulp.

Red-cheeked

One of the old varieties that needs a lot of sun, so it is grown only in the southern regions. It has excellent self-pollination. The tree grows up to 12 m in height, which makes harvesting difficult, but up to 100 kg of fruit is harvested from it.

The first harvest is formed in 3-4 years, sometimes in 5-7. The fruits of the Red-cheeked variety are large, bright yellow, and red dots appear in the sun. For transportation they are removed in an unripe form. The disadvantage of this variety is its intolerance to return frosts.

Perla

Czech variety with medium fruit ripening. It has a number of advantages - self-pollination, large fruit, resistance to moniliosis, high yield, transportability of fruits.

Medium sized tree, compact. Fruits (100 g) with a dense carmine blush. The pulp is honey-like, crispy and aromatic. The variety has high frost resistance.

Early

A variety with a “speaking” name - it indicates the period of fruit ripening. This is the result of selection by Ukrainian scientists. Large fruits are harvested from the end of June.

The pulp is sweet. Thanks to their thick skin, they can easily be transported over long distances. Increased productivity. The variety is demanding of care; with insufficient watering and fertilizing, the fruits become smaller and lose their sweetness.

Dawn of the East

A zoned variety of apricot, grown in Turkmenistan and Crimea. The tree is tall, the crown is spreading. The fruits are irregular in shape - weighing up to 60 g, with a deep abdominal seam and a strong crimson blush.

This is a partially self-fertile variety, so you will need help. The first fruits are obtained after 3 years. Winter hardiness and resistance to fungal diseases is average. In the gardens of Crimea, apricots ripen on July 15, in Central Asia a little earlier - in the second half of June.

Farmingdale

The variety is the result of the work of American breeders. The tree is tall, self-pollinating. The first fruits appear 3-4 years after planting the seedlings.

It boasts immunity to moniliosis, bacterial spotting and rust. Winter hardiness is average. The fruits are orange with a slight pinkish blush.

Aviator

Crimean variety with fruits above average size (up to 55 g). The vigorous tree has a dense crown with a pyramidal shape. The skin is strong, thin, its color varies from light yellow to creamy orange, there is a faint crimson blush.

The pulp is sweet. It begins to bear fruit only after 5-6 years. The fruits ripen on July 10-20. Productivity is average but stable. The advantages of the variety are high levels of drought resistance, winter hardiness and resistance to fungal diseases. The variety is demanding on growing conditions.

Crimean Cupid

Self-fertile variety that does not require pollinators. The tree is fast growing and begins to bear fruit in 5-6 years. High-yielding. The fruits themselves have a deep abdominal seam and thin skin, dark orange in color with a blurred blush. They are characterized by high keeping quality.

Since this variety is a late-ripening variety, it is not afraid of spring frosts. But the tree does not tolerate high humidity, so it is better not to plant it in lowlands, it is not resistant to fungal diseases, and requires a lot of light and heat.

Top 2. Red-cheeked son

Rating (2021): 4.75

The best ratio of frost resistance and fruit weight Son of the Red-cheeked is one of those varieties that is distinguished by large fruit weight and high frost resistance.

• Characteristics

  Fruit weight: 40-60 g

• Ripening time: 1st decade of July
• Self-fertility: yes
• Frost resistance: up to -32

Son of the red-cheeked is a hybrid variety with early ripening. Its frost resistance is high, sufficient for cultivation in most regions of central Russia and the Volga region. The variety is valued by gardeners for its ability to obtain a large harvest of large and quite sweet fruits. Thus, the average weight of ripe apricots is about 40 grams, and by rationing the number of ovaries on a tree, you can get specimens weighing 55-60 grams. From an adult tree, which grows up to 4 meters in height and forms a rounded crown, it is possible to obtain up to 30 kg of fruit. They begin to ripen early, but are prone to shedding, which can only be prevented by regular picking of ripe fruits. Their pulp is juicy, but quite dense, which has a positive effect on transportability.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Early ripening
• Large fruits
• High yield
• Transportability

• Ripe fruits are prone to shedding

See also:

• 10 best varieties of honeysuckle for the middle zone

(Goldrich)

Apricot variety - Gold Rich
A new variety of American origin.

The tree is medium-sized, forms a wide spreading crown. The variety is self-sterile. Belongs to the few apricot varieties that require pollination. Winter-hardy and heat-resistant. The fruits ripen at the end of July - beginning of August at the same time, suitable for transportation over long distances up to 4-5 days.

The fruits are large, weighing 60-90g (some reach 130g), attractive, oval, slightly flattened. The skin is orange with a slight blush covering 20-30% of the fruit. The pulp is pale orange in color, dense, with a slight aroma, and very tasty when fully ripe. The stone is medium or large, oval, partially attached to the pulp.

Advantages of the variety: increased winter hardiness, high quality fruits, dessert taste, and their suitability for transportation.

Seedling of 2-3 generations of its own with open pollination.

Tall (over 6 m) vigorous tree with a rounded crown. Annual shoots are unbranched, the leaves are large. It blooms 2-3 days later than other varieties.

The fruits ripen in the middle - in mid-August.

The fruits are round or oval. Countess is the most capricious and weather-sensitive variety. If the summer is hot and dry, then the fruits are clean, beautiful, weighing on average 20-25 g. With a small and medium harvest, the weight of the fruit increases to 30-40 g. The skin is thin, pubescent, cream or pale yellow in color with a beautiful blush. The pulp is bright orange, dense, juicy, very tasty, tasting score 4.5 points. The stone is quite large (11-12%), but separates perfectly. In rainy, cold years, the Countess suffers more than any other variety from klyasterosporiosis; the fruits are covered with black spots, and sometimes even with solid scabs, and gum deposition can be very strong.

The fruits of the variety are suitable for fresh consumption, and the jams and compotes made from them are of high quality. The keeping quality of the variety is good.

Winter hardiness and frost resistance are good. Fruiting on all types of shoots. Grafted plants begin to bear fruit 3-4 years after grafting.

The variety was bred by A.N. Venyaminov from pollination of the French variety Louise with a mixture of pollen from varieties of the Siberian-Manchurian group Comrade and Best Michurinsky.

The tree is medium-sized with a rounded, rather sparse crown and thick annual shoots. The winter hardiness of the tree and flower buds in the middle zone is good.

The fruits are large, with an average weight of 35-40 g, on young trees and with a small harvest up to 50-60 g, round, rather strongly flattened laterally. The skin is greenish-yellow, yellow when fully ripe, usually without blush, with strong pubescence. The pulp is medium dense, crisp, light orange, sweet with pleasant acidity and a fairly strong pleasant aroma unique to this variety, good to excellent taste with a tasting score of 4.5 points. The stone is free, located in a large cavity, the kernel is bitter.

Ripens in Rossoshi in mid-July. In terms of tree stability and fruit taste, it is one of the best varieties for the middle zone.

Apricot variety – Zhigulevsky souvenir

The tree is medium-sized, fast-growing, with a pyramidal, medium-dense crown. Fruiting occurs mainly on bouquet branches and spears.

The fruits are medium-sized, one-dimensional, with an average weight of 21.5 g. The shape of the fruit is oval-round. The abdominal seam is of medium depth, prominent. The peduncle is medium in length and width. The color of the fruit is yellow, the integumentary color is reddish, spotted. There are no subcutaneous points. The skin is medium, bare, and difficult to remove from the fruit. The stone separates from the pulp well, large, ovoid, in pits. The pulp is yellow-orange, medium, somewhat dry. The juice is colorless. The taste is sweet and sour.

Fruit harvesting dates are July 23-27. The commercial and consumer qualities of the fruit are good. Fruits picked unripe can be stored for up to 1 week. The transportability of the fruit is good. The main purpose of the variety is universal.

The variety has good winter hardiness of wood and flower buds.

Advantages : high yield and disease resistance.

Disadvantages : none identified.

Apricot variety - Red-cheeked

Seedling of unknown origin.

The tree is vigorous, with a rounded, spreading sparse crown.

The fruits are medium and large in size (40 g, up to 52 g), rounded-flat, ovoid, not laterally compressed, with a deep abdominal seam at the base, the main color is golden-orange with a beautiful blurred blush. The skin is velvety pubescent, rather thin, but dense. The pulp is light orange, with a sweet and sour, characteristic apricot aroma. The stone is free, quite large, makes up 6.30% of the weight of the fruit, and is easily separated from the pulp. The kernel is sweet.

The variety is early-bearing, fruiting begins at 3-4 years. Ripening dates: July 20-23.

Winter hardiness is good. The variety is resistant to diseases (1-2 points).

Advantages : endurance, plasticity, high productivity, self-fertility.

Disadvantages : with poor care and lack of moisture in the soil, the fruits become smaller and the harvest is irregular.

Tips and tricks for growing

The best varieties of apricots for the Moscow region are not capable of producing a harvest if the rules of care are not followed.

There are a number of general recommendations for growing crops:

• It is better to plant trees on the sunny side of the site (in the south or southeast direction).
• Ideally, the plant is protected from northern winds by a wall or fence.
• All trees prefer fertile, fertilized, loose soil.
• Compliance with the rules of agricultural technology for growing crops plays an important role. Trees must be subjected to sanitary formative pruning every year. Watering ensures good yield. It is usually considered normal to use 15 to 40 liters of water at a time, depending on the age of the tree and the weather.

• A necessary measure is the application of fertilizing, which begins in early spring. Suitable fertilizers for apricots are urea and superphosphate. They are applied in an amount of 15-20 g per 10 liters of water to the tree trunk circle. During the fruiting period, it is better to use complex mineral fertilizers. After fruiting, fertilizing is carried out with humus, pouring water and mulching, and in the fall a solution of phosphate-potassium fertilizers is again applied in the amount of 15-20 g per 10 liters of water.
• When choosing a variety, you need to take into account that some self-fertile ones require regulation of the amount of ovary. If there is abundant flowering, part of it must be removed.
• Experienced gardeners carry out the prevention of fungal diseases and their treatment with the drug Skor Horus according to the instructions.

The development of breeding science is constantly moving forward and every year new varieties of apricots appear in gardening, including self-fertile ones. They deserve attention when the planting area is small and does not allow for growing a large number of trees.

For the Moscow region, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant and winter-hardy apricot varieties; this is the best thing that is suitable for the local climate. Other parameters (tree height, disease resistance, ripening period, taste characteristics) can be selected according to personal preferences.

Top 7. Manitoba

Rating (2021): 4.50

Apricot of Canadian selection Manitoba is one of the varieties of apricot from Canadian breeders, which has become widespread in central Russia.

• Characteristics

  Fruit weight: 50-60 g

• Ripening time: 2nd decade of July
• Self-fertility: yes
• Frost resistance: up to -30

Manitoba is one of the Canadian apricot varieties that are now actively gaining popularity. It is quite frost-resistant and has early ripening periods. The fruits of Manitoba are large and have a slightly unusual elongated shape with a pointed tip. Their color is bright orange, their sides turn red in the sun. The use of the crop is universal; apricots can be dried and prepared into compotes, preserves, and jam. The tree can grow up to 5 meters in height, but much depends on the climatic characteristics of the growing region. Its crown is dense and requires formative pruning and thinning. Disease resistance is high; the variety also tolerates unfavorable weather conditions with dignity.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Canadian variety
• Quite large fruits
• Original shape of apricots

• Crown requires formation

Mid-season options

Often, gardeners lacking experience are interested in the names of varieties of large apricots, which belong to the category of mid-season plants.

Saratov ruby

Sedum varieties and types - the best varieties for the garden

This variety of fruit crop is ideal, like the Verny variety, for growing in regions with cold climates. The weight of the fruit reaches 40 g. The pleasant taste contains notes of sourness. Apricots retain their marketable appearance even after long-term transportation, just like the Dagestan variety. The harvest is used to make dried fruits. Short heat treatment of fruits is allowed, which makes it possible to preserve the beneficial elements contained in the product.

Note! Saratov ruby ​​is a high-yielding variety. It is not susceptible to disease and can withstand pest attacks.

Saratov ruby

Shalah or Yerevan apricot

The high-yielding variety is frost-resistant and unpretentious. Juicy fruits delight with pleasant taste characteristics. Shalah is able to adapt to different climatic conditions. The first fruiting can be expected 4 years after the seedlings were planted. The weight of each dark orange apricot can reach 50 g. The harvest is often used to make citrus jam. The fact is that the fruits of the Yerevan type of culture resemble the taste of an orange.

Variety Shalah

Apricot Royal

Each season, 100-120 kg of harvest can be harvested from an adult tree of the Royal species. The variety is frost-resistant and not susceptible to pest invasion. You can enjoy the first fruits 2 years after planting the seedling on the site. The attractive appearance of the fruit is considered a significant advantage. A red blush is visible on the yellow skin.

Royal view is used for recycling

Pineapple look

The pineapple variety of fruit crop is characterized by high yield. The first fruiting begins 5 years after the young trees were planted. After 15 years, more than 120 kg of harvest can be harvested from the tree. The medium-sized fruits have a sweetish taste and an amazing aroma. White apricot is suitable for making desserts.

Note! Due to their low calorie content, apricots are often used by girls trying to lose weight.

Pineapple variety

Northern Triumph

A frost-resistant variety of fruit crop is capable of self-pollination. Northern Triumph is not susceptible to disease and can withstand pest attacks. The first harvest can be collected in the 5th year of the seedling’s life. The pulp, which emits a pleasant aroma, is juicy and incredibly sweet. The variety retains its presentation even after long-term transportation. During flowering, the plant looks very attractive, which is why it is best to plant it on the left or right side of the house, which will undoubtedly decorate the area in the spring.

Northern Triumph

Winter-hardy apricot Russian

Russian is a frost-resistant bush variety of fruit crop that can tolerate prolonged frosts. The height of the tree does not exceed 3-4 m. The variety does not require complex care. The mass of large round fruits reaches 115 g. The stone is easily separated from the pulp. The thick skin is colored yellow, and the leaves are deep green.

Apricot Russian

Early apricot: description of the variety, features and growing process

Apricot Early: photo of the variety

Before we review the best early varieties of apricots and give them a more detailed description. It is worth emphasizing that ordinary apricots, which have a medium or late ripening period, differ significantly from fruits that have an early ripening period.

For example, Melitopol early apricot, as well as its other varieties, which begin to bear fruit in July, require special attention and care.

Early apricots are also more sensitive to sudden temperature changes. As a rule, they are not so well resistant to climatic conditions. They practically cannot tolerate frost and are more vulnerable.

This all once again suggests that if not properly cared for, the plant will not survive a long winter. And it is basically impossible to expect fruit from it.

In the process of growing early varieties of apricots, it is necessary to create the most comfortable and favorable conditions. As well as proper care so that the plant feels as comfortable as possible.

Caring for early apricots involves regular pruning, application of a complex of fertilizers and fertilizing. As well as gradual treatment of plants from pests.

Speaking about pruning, it should be noted that early-fruiting varieties require it at least once a year. This is important to do so that larger shoots form on the tree.

Pruning should also be done when the air temperature drops at least five degrees. Otherwise, after pruning, the plant risks freezing and never producing fruit again.

If we talk about summer pruning, it is usually carried out in mid-August, when the entire harvest has already been harvested.

Speaking about optimal watering of such early varieties, experienced gardeners recommend doing it in a ring ditch. Apricots receive their first watering at the very beginning of their flowering. And the second time, apricots are watered during a period of very active shoot growth.

10 days before the fruits ripen, the gardener can make a third abundant watering.

The pit is prepared in the fall. Drainage is placed at the bottom to retain moisture. They also add some additives and organic fertilizers, which are necessary to create a favorable environment in the soil.

During the process of growing the plant, fertilizing should also be repeated. In the spring, gardeners apply chicken manure in liquid form. And also peat, as it is extremely beneficial for apricot plants.

If we are talking about fertilizing in the autumn, then organic fertilizers are the most relevant. Which the gardener himself can create in his own summer cottage (if he has animals).

Early apricot varieties (for example, the Voronezh variety) are very unstable. They have weak immunity if we are talking about diseases and attacks from pests. Diseases such as:

• moniliosis;
• brown spot;

In order to protect early apricots from these and other diseases, it is necessary to periodically spray with preparations. Especially those with a high copper content.

Early varieties of apricots do not need insulation. But, according to some advice from experienced gardeners, in conditions of severe frosts, some early varieties should still be covered. Otherwise, the plant may get sick or not take root in the soil.

It is also enough to rake the snow around the trunk to prevent freezing or freezing.

Top 5. Tsarsky

Rating (2021): 4.60

Withstands frosts down to -38 Tsarsky is able to withstand winter colds down to -38 degrees, being one of the most frost-resistant apricot varieties.

• Characteristics

  Fruit weight: 20-25 g

• Ripening time: 3rd decade of July
• Self-fertility: yes
• Frost resistance: up to -38

Apricot Tsarsky is capable of producing a harvest of up to 40 kg of fruit, but it will be possible to obtain it approximately 6-7 years after planting. The variety is characterized by early ripening, which is good when grown in central Russia and the Volga region, a height of up to 4 meters and a slightly dense crown. The fruits are medium in size, but they set annually. The taste is decent, any use options are possible. Due to its good transportability, it is also possible to grow it for sale. Tsarsky is a self-pollinating variety and does not need proximity to other apricots. Its frost resistance in the description is indicated down to -38-40 degrees, but you can find many reviews from those whose variety froze even at higher winter temperatures. Probably, a lot depends on specific weather conditions, and not just the severity of the frost.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Frost resistance
• High yield
• Early ripening
• Average crown density

• There are reviews about freezing

Varieties depending on ripening time

Gardeners recommend choosing apricots for the Moscow region (the best varieties have different ripening periods) based on climatic conditions. For any plant, an important factor is the required number of warm days during which the fruits absorb juice and reach ripeness.

Depending on the time of fruit ripening, cultivated varieties are divided into 3 types:

• early;
• average;
• late.

The timing of fruit harvest also affects the whimsicality and sensitivity of trees to spring thermometers dropping below zero and temperature fluctuations.

The table summarizes the general characteristics of the species:

Early

Early apricots are the more preferable varieties to choose in the short summer conditions observed in the Moscow region. The earliest apricots can bear fruit in early July.

These varieties include:

• Iceberg. The plant was bred in 1986. The tree is notable for its small size, good winter hardiness, and disease resistance, but it does not tolerate drafts, so it must be planted in places that are not susceptible to wind. Apricot is a cross-pollinated variety. Gardeners note that it is better to plant Alyosha or Lelya next to him. The fruits have a light carrot color, slight blush, and medium size. The taste is dominated by sweetness.

• Tsarsky. The variety was bred relatively recently (about 30 years ago). Apricot is recommended for growing in the Moscow region. It is a popular tree that grows slowly, reaching a height of 4 m. The fruits are characterized by low weight (20 g), oval shape, yellow color with a slight pinkish blush. Apricot has a pleasant aroma and a sweet peach flavor. The fruit is a medium-yielding species. Transports well.
• Early Red Orange.
• Early from Morden.

Medium ripening

Apricots for the Moscow region (the best varieties belong to different species) can be selected from a list of medium-ripe trees:

1. Monastic. Apricot is the result of hybridization of the Bereznyakovsky and Shabolovsky varieties in Ukraine. The plant differs in characteristics:

• high winter hardiness and resistance to diseases;
• refers to vigorous trees with a spreading crown;
• large fruits weighing up to 50 g;
• fruit color is rich yellow-orange;
• The taste during tasting received a score of 5 points.

1. Mongol. The plant is the result of selection of Siberian apricot seedlings. It was received by Michurin. The tree is different:

• average height;
• small fruits (10 g each) of regular oval shape;
• yellowish-orange color of the fruit with a small number of caramel-colored dots;
• sweetish juicy taste with a slight sour aftertaste;
• subtle aroma of fruit;
• has good frost resistance.

1. Crimean Amur.
2. Red-cheeked.
3. Obolonsky.
4. Cup.
5. Russian.

Late

Late-ripening fruits ripen only by autumn, but they are stored and transported better than the first two types.

These include:

1. Honey. The variety was bred in Chelyabinsk. It has the following features:

• chic spreading crown;
• height up to 4-5 m;
• resistance to prolonged temperatures below 0 (tolerates down to -40°C);
• fruits can be consumed both in their natural form and processed;
• regular fruiting;
• fruit weighing about 15-20 g;
• yellow color without blush;
• sweetish juicy taste.

1. Favorite. The tree tolerates spring frosts and temperature fluctuations, so it is recommended to grow it in the Moscow region. Orange fruits with a blush and weighing up to 30 g ripen by autumn. Self-fertile variety.
2. Snowfinch.

History of the variety

The early Melitopol apricot was bred by breeders M. T. Oratovsky and G. A. Fedchenkova in 1947 in the city of Melitopol. The crossing was carried out on the basis of the Western European self-fertile variety Krasnoshchekiy and the Central Asian self-fertile Ahrori. As a result, a new self-fertile apricot was obtained. Only after a thorough study of the characteristics by the Institute of Irrigated Horticulture in 1980, Melitopol Early was included in the Register of Plant Varieties of Ukraine and was recommended for cultivation on an industrial scale and in individual gardens.

Varieties with small fruits

Small-fruited varieties are used for preservation - small apricots look appetizing in jars. They are also used for sale and transportation. The weight of small fruits is 15-20 g, the pulp is moderately sweet, the peel is dense.

Snezhinsky

The tree is medium-sized with a spreading crown. The weight of the fruit is 21 g, the color is yellow with dark red dots. The peel is dense with slight pubescence. The flesh is pale orange, soft and juicy, the taste is sweet. The commercial quality of Snezhinsky apricot is rated at 5 points. The round bone is easily removed from the pulp. The harvest is used fresh and as an ingredient for baking, desserts, and drinks.

Iceberg

The height of the tree is 3 m, the crown is medium spreading. The fruits are small, weighing 18-22 g. The peel is orange-yellow, thin, with slight pubescence. The pulp is yellow, dessert taste, tasting score - 4 points out of 5. The advantages of Iceberg apricot are keeping quality, versatility, frost resistance. Summer residents harvest in late July - early August.

Success

The tree is medium-sized, the crown is pyramidal-rounded. Success ripens at the end of August, and in the middle zone and northern regions - at the beginning of September. The weight of the fruit is 23 g, the shape is round, the skin is thin. Apricot Success is painted in a yellow-amber hue and shimmers beautifully in the sun. The pulp is fibrous, the taste is harmonious, sweet and sour. Success is a fast-growing variety, bearing fruit 4-5 years after planting.

Amur

The average weight of the Amur apricot is 20-22 g, the shape is round-oval. The color is rich yellow with carmine dots. The pulp is medium juicy, sweet. The fruits are used for technical processing and grown on an industrial scale. Cupid begins to bear fruit in the third year of life. Ripening occurs on August 10-20, depending on the growing region and weather conditions.

Edelweiss

The mid-late variety is planted in the Moscow region and in the south of the country. The weight of the fruit is 20 g, the flesh is cartilaginous and dense, the color is yellow-orange. There is slight pubescence on the surface, the taste is harmonious, moderately sweet. The heart-shaped stone is easily separated from the pulp. Advantages include drought resistance and immunity to disease.

Viking

Viking blooms in April - May, producing the first harvest in June. The fruits are round, the surface is smooth. The color is rich yellow, the weight of the apricot is about 20 g. The taste is sweet, harmonious, with a pleasant fruity aroma. Viking is universal in use - apricots make delicious winter preparations.

Apricot: a brief description of the plant

Apricot belongs to the category of deciduous trees, the height of which reaches 6-8 m, and the diameter of the trunk is within 30 cm. The shape of the leaf plates is round, their length is 8-9 cm, width - 6-8 cm. Single flowers are painted white or pink shades. Their diameter is 3-4 cm. The round-shaped fruits are quite fleshy and juicy. They can be painted in different colors - from light orange, yellow to reddish-orange, depending on the variety of apricots. The weight of the fruit reaches 20-80 g. Ripe apricots can be eaten fresh and prepared from them:

• jam;
• jam;
• drying (dried apricots and apricots).

The lifespan of an apricot tree can reach 100 years

Note! The tree bears fruit abundantly for 30-40 years.

The sweetest varieties

Most apricot varieties have a sweet taste, but among the variety there are some trees that receive the highest tasting scores.

These include:

1. Pineapple. Only recently has the variety gained popularity among domestic gardeners. The Kostin selection tree is different:

• self-fertility;
• fruits of elongated shape and rich yellow color;
• pleasant fruity aroma;
• apricots weighing 40 g;
• good transport tolerance;
• excellent protection against fungal diseases;
• the harvest appears 3-4 seasons after planting;
• Fruits ripen in the second half of July.

Gardeners recommend harvesting the crop a few days before full ripening, as it crumbles.

1. Lel. The cultivated variety refers to the preferred and most delicious variety, which received a tasting score of 5 points. The tree has the following characteristics:

• fruits of regular oval shape, lemon color with carrot tan;
• early maturation;
• small apricots are characterized by a refined sweetish-sour flavor that seems to “dissolve on the tongue”;
• high yields;
• Thanks to its excellent immunity, the tree is not susceptible to diseases and insect attacks.

1. Juicy Honey. The apricot received a tasting score of 4.9 points. It is praised for the following characteristics:

• stable tolerance to temperature fluctuations, including low and quite high;
• unpretentiousness in agricultural technology;
• good drought tolerance;
• the mass of apricots is approximately 65 g;
• Children really like these fruits;
• suitable for consumption in canned form, for cooking dried apricots;
• The harvest ripens from mid-July and is well transported.

1. Dessert. The cultivated variety was developed in France. The trees grow up to 5 m and are distinguished by a continuous round crown. Fruits of bright carrot color weighing up to 40 g. The pulp has a delicate sweetish taste, in which a slight sourness is felt. Excellent taste characteristics are ensured due to the thin skin. The crop is well transported, is not susceptible to fungal infections (especially moniliosis), and has the property of cracking under high humidity.

(Lak)

Apricot variety - Varnish

Lac is an apricot variety registered in 2000.

The tree is vigorous, with a widely spreading crown, and medium dense.

It begins to bear fruit early, regularly and abundantly. The variety is self-fertile.

Harvesting maturity occurs in late July - early August.

The fruits are oval, large, weighing 45-70 g. The skin is orange, with a red blush covering 40% of the surface of the fruit. The pulp is bright orange, juicy, aromatic, tasty.

Advantages of the variety: early fruiting, annual abundant yield.

Disadvantages of the variety: if the crop is not harvested on time, the fruits tend to crack.

The variety was bred at the Morden Agricultural Station, Manitoba, Canada by crossing the Scout variety, belonging to the Siberian-Manchurian group, with the Makkle variety.

The tree is vigorous with a dense spreading crown. The winter hardiness of the tree and flower buds in the south of the Central Chernobyl Zone is good.

The flowers are very large, pink, by this feature the variety can be easily distinguished from others; the trees are very decorative during flowering.

The fruits are large, with an average weight of 40-50 g, on young trees and with a small harvest they are very large - up to 100 g, with a bountiful harvest they become smaller to 25-30 g, a characteristic ovoid shape with a strongly elongated toe, bright orange, sometimes with a slight blush , the pubescence of the skin is strong. The pulp is bright orange, medium density, sweet, with acid, moderately juicy, good taste with a tasting score of 4.2 points. The stone is large, free, the kernel is bitter.

Ripens in the mid-early period, in the conditions of Rossosh in mid-July.

First generation seedling from Ukrainian seeds.

Tree with a dense crown, 6 m high.

The fruits weigh 25-35 g, pubescent, yellow with a beautiful even blush. The pulp is orange, dense, sweet and sour, the taste is excellent, the seed is very small and separates well.

Productivity is average, fruit ripens in mid-August.

White apricots

There are no white apricots, but there are varieties with a milky orange color, which is why summer residents gave them that name. In taste and use, white fruits are no different from the classic yellow and orange ones.

Peach

Peach apricot ripens in the mid-late period and is unpretentious in care. The shape of the fruit is round-oval, weight - about 50 g. The skin is pubescent, the color is pale yellow, without blush. The pulp is tender and juicy, sweet, easily separated from the small stone. At the stage of technical ripeness, apricots are used for transportation.

Albino

Light yellow fruits delight gardeners with their original appearance. The shape is round-oval, flattened, the weight of the apricot is about 20 g. The pulp is medium density, yellowish in color, pleasant to the taste. The fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and processing. After harvesting, they are stored for up to 30 days and do not lose their taste and commercial qualities. Albino ripens in late July or early August.

Sirius

The mid-ripening Sirius apricot ripens by mid-July. The color is pale orange with blush. The weight of the fruit is up to 40 g, the pulp is pleasant to the taste, sweet and sour. The tree is spreading and vigorous, the immunity to diseases is average. The shelf life of apricots after harvest is no more than two weeks.

Seraphim

The variety is mid-season; in the southern regions, the harvest is harvested in the first ten days of July. The color of the fruit is cream, with an orange-yellow blush visible from the sunny side. The shape is round, flattened. The skin is velvety with pubescence and is difficult to separate from the pulp. The pulp is tender, mealy, the taste is sweet, the aroma is average. Apricot Seraphim begins to bear fruit at 2-4 years of age. Productivity is about 30 kg per tree.