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Tree | Prunus armeniaca 'Newcastle' Newcastle Apricot (Low-chill) |
Description | Newcastle produces a rounded, medium to large yellow-orange fruit with light green shoulders. Its flesh is orange, soft and juicy. It is an early harvest, free-stone variety that is self-fertile. Newcastle successfully produces fruit in both cole-temperate, warm-temperate and some subtropical climates, as it requires low chill hours. |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Form | V-Shaped |
Mature Size | 5 x 3m |
Uses | This variety produces a small yellow fruit used for drying, desserts, preserves and canning. |
Position & Soil | Prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise and prune yearly to encourage new growth and fruit the following year (this heavy-bearing tree may need thinning each year to ensure a good yield). |
Features | Small Deciduous V-Shaped Feature Flower Fruiting & Edible Group Planting Specimen |
Pot sizes in production |
• 200L (3.0-3.5m) |
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