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Rosaceae
Fruit trees
‘Blenheim’ Apricot
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
Discover the plant
Family
Rosaceae
Prunus armeniaca 'Blenheim', known as the 'Blenheim' apricot, is a heritage fruit variety recognized for its productivity and the exceptional quality of its fruit. Its deciduous green foliage, abundant white spring blossoms, and golden to reddish-orange, juicy, fragrant fruits make it both an ornamental and a productive tree for well-exposed Quebec gardens. The 'Blenheim' apricot produces sweet fruit with melting flesh, perfect for fresh consumption, jams, or drying. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and a full-sun location, while being relatively easy to cultivate. Thanks to its rounded shape, decorative blossoms, and generous harvests, it fits perfectly into family orchards and residential fruit gardens, combining edible utility and visual appeal.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite (spring)
Foliage colorGreen (summer) → light yellow/red (autumn)
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingOrange to reddish-orange fruits, juicy, sweet, and fragrant
Maximum height3–6 m (10–20 ft)
Maximum width3–6 m (10–20 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4–8
Minimum temperature-30°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
