Japanese Apricot
Japanese apricot trees, 10-20 feet tall in Zones 6-9, exhibit moderate growth in well-drained soil and full sun. They produce small and fragrant apricots, often used in preserves.
Habit
Tree
Height
3-4 meters
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy soil
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Japan
Climatic Condition
Temperate, subtropical
Temperature (°)
10 to 25
Humidity (%)
60-70
Potting media
Standard potting mix
Fertilizers
Nitrogen-rich
Watering
High
Plant Weight
500-700 grams
Flowering Time
Late Winter, Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0-6.5
Water Ph level
6.5-7.0
Soil EC
0.6-0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Moderate
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
15-20 years
Health Benefits
Rich in vitamins, aids digestion
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Gummosis, Scab, Canker
Symptoms
Chronic canker on branches with typical brown discolorations of the tissue inside that sometimes is combined with gummy amber exudate.
Organic Remedies
Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment