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Prunus armeniaca var. nigra, Black Apricot
Asia
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Late July to early August
The Black Apricot, scientifically known as Prunus × dasycarpa, is a hybrid species resulting from the cross between the common apricot (Prunus armeniaca) and the red-leaved plum (Prunus cerasifera). This hybrid was first described by botanist Jakob Friedrich Ehrhart in 1791. Its intense color and rich flavor make it a premium choice for chefs and gardeners alike, and it is occasionally used in specialty jams and liqueurs due to its dramatic appearance and taste.
Sweet, juicy, and aromatic with a slight tang, offering a more intense apricot flavor than standard varieties.
The fruit is medium to large, typically 30-50 grams, depending on tree vigor and growing conditions. It is round to slightly oval, often slightly flattened at the top and bottom. The skin is dark purple to nearly black when fully ripe, smooth with a subtle waxy coating; some varieties have a slight fuzz. The flesh ranges from dark orange to amber, sometimes with a reddish hue near the pit; very juicy and soft, yet not mushy. The pit is medium-sized, oval, and either clingstone or semi-freestone, depending on the variety. The texture is tender and juicy but firm enough to maintain shape during handling or cooking. Shelf life is moderate; best consumed fresh or processed into jams, preserves, dried apricots, or desserts. The fruit is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, contributing to its health benefits.
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You can purchase seedlings of Black Apricot 2-years at our garden center in the nursery located at Gornjem Crnjelovu, Glavna 65a.
Upon collection of the goods (seedlings), the Agromedžik nursery no longer has the possibility of supervision or care, and therefore cannot provide any further guarantee. Since seedlings are living beings, it is not possible to give a guarantee even a day after they leave the nursery. We cannot influence their maintenance and care, and consequently their further growth and development.
Our plants regularly undergo phytosanitary and vegetative inspections, therefore we do not have diseased or infected plants.
Planting is done from late October to mid-April, avoiding periods of frost and drought.
Trim the roots, then the branches into 3 to 4 rings. At the beginning of March, cut the seedlings to a height of 80 - 120 cm.
Before planting, soak the plant in water for at least 2 - 3 hours.
Dig a hole, in the previously prepared soil, measuring 60 x 60 x 50 cm for the soil (40 x 40 x 40 cm) so that the roots and part of the stem are well placed, taking care that the grafting point is outside the soil.
Place the plant in the hole and cover it with dry soil, gently press it down so that it gets well between the roots.
Fertilizer and seedling roots must not be in direct contact.
Pour with 20-30 liters of water. During periods of drought in the first year of planting, it is necessary to water young seedlings more often.
Containerized seedlings can be planted throughout the year.
*Applies to bare root seedlings.
