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Robada apricot trees

Prunus armeniaca
Robada apricots
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  • Picking season: Mid
  • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

Robada is a large-fruited apricot. The orange fruits are usually flushed with red, and will ripen in the middle / late July in the UK.

Robada is one of the best apricots for spring blossom - the flowers are a little bit larger than most, and the bright white petals retain a hint of pink veins.

Robada apricot trees for sale

Pot-grown

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • PG12-year 12L pot-grown tree St. Julien rootstock £65.50
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Please try next season

Bare-root

  • BR11-year bare-root tree Weiwa rootstock £43.75< 5 in stock
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
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Next deliveries

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

Robada is a hardy apricot, suitable for most situations - but like all apricots it does need warmth, shelter, and is best planted in full sun.

History

Robada was developed in California ... however it is one of the more reliable varieties for the UK climate.


Robada characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
  • Flowering group3
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Climate suitabilityTemperate climates

Using

  • Picking seasonMid
  • CroppingGood
  • Keeping (of fruit)1-3 days
  • Food usesEating freshCulinary

Identification

  • Country of originUnited States
  • Period of origin2000
  • Blossom colourWhite
  • Fruit colourOrange / Red

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This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.