
Pioneer Chinese Apricot
Prunus armeniaca ‘Pioneer’
A late blooming apricot, ideal for higher elevations and climates prone to late spring frosts. Golden-yellow fruits have a reddish blush, and are sweet, firm and juicy. Trees bear young and heavily. Called a “sweet pit apricot” as its pit is edible and tastes of almond. Self-fruitful, however yields improve with cross-pollination.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
10 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
15 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
12 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
20 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |