Apricot Palsteyn Plant 10L

R315.00

Apricot Palsteyn Plant 10L

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Description

🌟 Apricot ‘Palsteyn’ Highlights

Fruit: Large, orange apricots with firm, non-melting flesh and excellent flavor—perfect for fresh eating and preserves
Pollination: Self-fertile, so it doesn’t require a companion tree, though cross-pollination may enhance yield
Harvest Time: End of November, making it a late-season variety
Growth Habit: Upright tree reaching 8–10m at maturity; compact enough for home gardens
Climate Suitability: Thrives in temperate regions; not ideal for hot, humid zones like Durban

🌱 Cultivation Tips

Sunlight: Full sun is essential for fruit production and healthy growth
Soil: Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil; loosen to 1.5m depth before planting
Watering:
- Every second day for the first week post-transplant
- Twice weekly in dry/hot weather for 2–3 months
- Every few weeks in cooler seasons if rainfall is low
Mulching: Use 2–5cm pine bark mulch to retain moisture and regulate pH—keep 20–30cm clear around the trunk
Fertilizing: Apply slow-release fertilizer every 4–5 months or a balanced 10-10-10 mix in early spring
Pruning: Light pruning in spring and autumn to maintain shape and airflow; remove dead/diseased branches promptly