Botanical profile

Prunus armeniaca Blenheim

Latin name
Prunus armeniaca Blenheim
Common name
‘Blenheim’ Apricot
Type
Fruit tree
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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White (spring)
Fruiting
Orange to reddish-orange fruits, juicy, sweet, and fragrant
Foliage color
Green (summer) → light yellow/red (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded / Open canopy
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3–6 m (10–20 ft)
Width
3–6 m (10–20 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Apricot
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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