Bergeron apricot trees
Prunus armeniaca Bergeron is the classic French apricot variety, and a common sight in French markets in early summer (although in England it will not ripen until August). However as with most commercial apricots it is invariably picked under-ripe, and the flavour is generally a poor comparison to what is possible with home-grown fruit.
Bergeron is one of the larger-fruited apricots, and often has an attractive orange-flushed skin.
Bergeron apricots can be eaten fresh, but apricots are also a versatile culinary fruit, and Bergeron is the perfect choice for a French-style "tarte aux abricots".
Bergeron apricot trees for sale
Bare-root
BR11-year bare-root tree Weiwa rootstock £43.75
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Order now for delivery from week commencing 25th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.
Delivery charges
Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.
Growing and Training
Bergeron is one of the last apricots to flower, even so the blossom emerges very early in the spring and can be susceptible to frost, so choose a sunny sheltered site. For this reason it is best to avoid west, east or north-facing positions.
It is also somewhat susceptible to plum pox virus (also known as Sharka virus). It is important to keep pruning to an absolute minimum, and only prune in late spring.
Like most apricots, Bergeron is surprisingly cold-hardy and with protection can tolerate very cold winter temperatures. However it is helpful to keep the rain off it over the autumn and winter if you can.
History
Bergeron was found as a chance-seedling growing in the Rhone valley in the 1920s. Today it accounts for about 25% of French apricot production.
Bergeron characteristics
- Gardening skillExperienced
- Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
- Flowering group4
- Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
- Picking seasonMid
- CroppingHeavy
- Food usesEating freshCulinaryDual purpose
- Disease resistanceAverage
- Country of originFrance
- Period of origin1900 - 1949
- Blossom colourPink - light
- Fruit colourOrange
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