Looking for a beautiful and unique tree that can add a touch of color to your garden or orchard? Consider Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica, also known as the Mandshurian Apricot. This small tree can reach heights of 8-12 meters, with a dense canopy and a trunk up to 40 cm in diameter. The leaves are ovate with a finely serrated margin and the flowers are white to pinkish with five petals. They bloom in early spring, often before the leaves appear.
Manchurian apricot is typically planted in the landscape for ornamental purposes rather than for fruit harvest. It is now being planted in a number of cold winter areas because of its excellent winter hardiness to USDA Zone 3. Fruits can be used to make flavorful jams and jellies. Flowers are ornamentally attractive in spring.
So why not add the Mandshurian Apricot tree to your yard today? With its unique fruit and delicate flowers, it is sure to be a dazzling addition to any landscape. Best suited for zones 3-8.