Precoce de Saumur apricot trees

(Precoce d'Anjou)

Prunus armeniaca

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Picking season: Early
Self-fertility: Self-fertile

As the name suggests, this is an early-season apricot, originating from the region around Saumur in the Loire valley.

The apricots ripen early around the end of June or early July. The fruits are juicy with a pleasant flavour, and a yellow flesh.

The fruits are excellent for eating fresh, and also for use in typical French patisserie desserts.

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Growing and Training

Precoce de Saumur produces a productive tree, and cropping usually begins at a young age.

Precoce de Saumur has a repuation for being very cold-hardy, the tree can resist temperatures of -15C, and the blossom has good frost resistance. The Loire valley has a cooler climate than the traditional apricot-growing areas of the Rhone valley and Mediterranean regions of France, and this variety is well-suited to more temperate climates.

However for best results plant in a sheltered spot in full-sun.

History

Precoce de Saumur was found as a chance seedling in a garden near the town of Saumur in the Loire valley of central France.

Precoce de Saumur characteristics

Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Flowering group3
Disease resistanceAverage
Picking seasonEarly
Season of use1-3 days
Food usesEating freshCulinary
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 8 (-12C)
Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Country of originFrance
Period of origin1950 - 1999
Flesh colourOrange
Fruit colourOrange / Red

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