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The Apricot 'Divinity' (Prunus armeniaca) is a classic, heavy-bearing fruit tree bred in South Australia during the 1950s. Renowned for its highly productive nature and reliable early-season harvest, it is an exceptionally popular choice for home orchards across Australia.
Fruit Colour: Bright orange skin featuring an attractive, dull red blush on the sun-facing side.
Fruit Shape: Slightly oblong clingstone fruit.
Fruit Size: Medium to large
Flavour: Deep apricot flesh that is sweet, juicy, and rich, contrasted by a slightly acidic skin.
Fruit Season: Early season maturity, typically ripening from late December to early January.
Cropping Habit: Moderate. Primarily self-pollinating (self-fertile), meaning you only need to plant a single tree to get fruit. However, partnering it with varieties like Bulida or Moorpark can sometimes increase overall yield.
Best Uses: Highly versatile variety ideal for eating fresh off the tree, drying, jam-making, and stewing/preserving.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Moderate to high during fruit development
Watering frequency: Regular; consistent moisture required during flowering and fruit swell for best fruit quality. Keep the soil consistently moist until the root system is well-established.
Soil: Needs well-drained, fertile soil. When planting, ensure the graft/bud union remains completely above the soil level to prevent rot.
Skill level: Easy-Intermediate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large containers with pruning and care.
Mature Height: 4m
Mature Width: 4m
Seasonality: Deciduous
Drought Tolerant: Excellent, once established
Frost Tolerant: Blooms can be susceptible to damage from late spring frosts
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; blossoms and young fruit can be wind sensitive
Leaf colour: Mature foliage deepens into a rich, glossy medium-to-dark green, in summer.
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Typically 5-10cm long and about 3-5cm wide and are broadly ovate (egg-shaped) to heart-shaped with a sharply pointed tip and finely serrated (toothed) edges.
The Apricot 'Divinity' (Prunus armeniaca) is a classic, heavy-bearing fruit tree bred in South Australia during the 1950s. Renowned for its highly productive nature and reliable early-season harvest, it is an exceptionally popular choice for home orchards across Australia.
Fruit Colour: Bright orange skin featuring an attractive, dull red blush on the sun-facing side.
Fruit Shape: Slightly oblong clingstone fruit.
Fruit Size: Medium to large
Flavour: Deep apricot flesh that is sweet, juicy, and rich, contrasted by a slightly acidic skin.
Fruit Season: Early season maturity, typically ripening from late December to early January.
Cropping Habit: Moderate. Primarily self-pollinating (self-fertile), meaning you only need to plant a single tree to get fruit. However, partnering it with varieties like Bulida or Moorpark can sometimes increase overall yield.
Best Uses: Highly versatile variety ideal for eating fresh off the tree, drying, jam-making, and stewing/preserving.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Moderate to high during fruit development
Watering frequency: Regular; consistent moisture required during flowering and fruit swell for best fruit quality. Keep the soil consistently moist until the root system is well-established.
Soil: Needs well-drained, fertile soil. When planting, ensure the graft/bud union remains completely above the soil level to prevent rot.
Skill level: Easy-Intermediate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large containers with pruning and care.
Mature Height: 4m
Mature Width: 4m
Seasonality: Deciduous
Drought Tolerant: Excellent, once established
Frost Tolerant: Blooms can be susceptible to damage from late spring frosts
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; blossoms and young fruit can be wind sensitive
Leaf colour: Mature foliage deepens into a rich, glossy medium-to-dark green, in summer.
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Typically 5-10cm long and about 3-5cm wide and are broadly ovate (egg-shaped) to heart-shaped with a sharply pointed tip and finely serrated (toothed) edges.