Aprium Cot'n Candy

The Aprium® Cot'n Candy® (Prunus armeniacia) is a hybrid variety, similar to the apricot tree. This very vigorous tree produces large orange fruits, with a very fragrant white flesh that is both sweet and slightly acidic, resembling the flavor of apricot with a hint of plum. It is a self-fertile variety. Plant in autumn winter frost-free for a harvest in July.

The Aprium® Cot'n Candy® produces large fruits, weighing 75 to 85g, with orange skin and a white flesh of excellent quality. The harvest takes place in July, when the orange skin starts to blush slightly. The first harvest takes place 3 or 4 years after planting. The fruits can be consumed like apricots: fresh, in desserts, sometimes as a side dish with savory dishes or as jam.

The Cot'n Candy® variety is a hybrid variety, originating from the United States. The Aprium is a cross between a plumcot and an apricot, with the plumcot itself being a cross between an apricot tree and a plum tree. This results in a tree with a predominant apricot character. In April, the Aprium is covered with small pinkish-white flowers, appearing before the leaves. This variety is self-fertile. However, fruiting will be improved by the presence of another Luizet or Bergeron apricot tree nearby.

The Aprium, belonging to the Rosaceae family, has a spreading habit with rounded, glossy green deciduous leaves. It is originally from China and reaches a height of 4 to 5 meters (13 to 16 feet) at maturity. It is very hardy, able to withstand temperatures down to -20°C, but its flowers are sensitive to spring frosts. The Aprium can be planted in an orchard, but it can also find its place in the garden, isolated on a short grass meadow or at the back of a border, thanks to its highly ornamental spring flowering.