Technical sheet of the Canino variety
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Fruit flesh color: Light yellow
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Fruit skin color: Orange-yellow
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Average fruit size: Medium to large (4.5 to 5.5 cm in diameter)
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Fruit shape: Oblong, with a sunny red part
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Fruit taste: Fine, juicy flesh, quite sweet and fragrant
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Fruit maturity: End of June to beginning of July
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Fruiting period: Late June to early July
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Disease Resistance: Relatively resistant to common apricot diseases
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Variety yield: Very productive
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Is this variety self-fertile? Yes
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Commercial use: Fresh, pastries (pies), apricot nectar, savory dishes (rabbit with apricots)
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Comments: Adapted to the Mediterranean climate, but can adapt to colder regions under a sunny wall
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Tree habit: Rounded, dome-shaped habit, with branches growing in all directions in a regular manner
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Tree size: Height 4 to 6 meters and width 3 to 5 meters
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Maintenance: Regular watering in summer, maintenance pruning in winter, annual fertilization
Canino Apricot Tree: A Productive and Versatile Variety for French Arboriculturists
As a specialist wholesale supplier of apricot plants , Arboriverse supports apricot growers in France in choosing varieties suited to their orchards. The Canino apricot tree , native to southern Spain, is known for its high productivity , robustness and adaptability to dry and calcareous soils . Thanks to its early flowering and rapid fruiting , it allows for a harvest from the beginning of summer , thus offering a strategic advantage to growers. Buying Canino apricot plants from Arboriverse means investing in a reliable and high-performance variety to ensure a profitable orchard.
A Vigorous and Easy to Grow Tree
The Canino apricot tree is a very vigorous tree, reaching between two and three meters in height with a spreading and rounded shape. Its branches grow in a balanced way, forming a harmonious structure that facilitates its maintenance and the harvesting of the fruits.
Its flowering begins as early as March, making it an early variety, with fruiting occurring in late June or early July. This precocity makes it particularly interesting for producers wishing to extend their harvest calendar and capture the first markets of the season.
Self-fertile, it does not require the presence of another apricot tree to ensure its production, although cross-pollination with other varieties can improve the yield and quality of the fruit. Its average lifespan is 40 to 45 years, but with careful maintenance it can reach a lifespan of 50 years.
Tasty and Versatile Fruits
The Canino apricot produces medium to large fruits, measuring between 4.5 and 5.5 cm in diameter. Their orange-yellow skin, marked with a sunny red area, gives them a beautiful visual appeal. The light yellow flesh, fine and juicy, offers a sweet and fragrant flavor, very popular with consumers.
Its firm and fleshy texture makes it a variety suitable for several uses. It is perfectly suited to fresh consumption , but is also suitable for processing into nectar, jam or compote , as well as for use in baking.
Regarding storage, the fruit can be stored for up to three weeks in the refrigerator or in crates in a cool place. For longer storage, freezing is possible after treatment with lemon juice.
Disease Resistance and Pest Management
The Canino apricot tree is generally resistant to common diseases, but it can be affected by brown rot, a gray mold that develops in humid conditions. Good leaf ventilation and organic treatments such as Bordeaux mixture can limit the risks.
Regarding pests, it can be prone to aphids, fruit flies, and peach moths. Integrated pest management combining biological protection and the careful use of natural insecticides can effectively limit these pests.
Growing Conditions and Choice of Rootstocks
The Canino apricot tree adapts to a wide variety of soils, including dry and calcareous soils, provided they are well-drained. It tolerates compact, medium-humid soils thanks to its low sensitivity to root asphyxiation. In summer, regular watering is recommended to ensure good fruiting.
The choice of rootstock plays a key role in the tree's adaptation to its environment. Julio Ferdor (Saint-Julien selected) is ideal for trained or half-stem apricot trees. Plum tree Saint-Julien A is suitable for compact and well-drained soils while ensuring good productivity. Plum tree Brompton offers high vigor and good development in open air, although it is susceptible to viruses. Myrobalan , on the other hand, is perfectly adapted to dry and filtering soils.
An Obvious Commercial Interest for Producers
The Canino apricot tree is distinguished by its abundant and regular production , although its average yield is not precisely documented. Its major asset lies in its ability to offer large volumes from the beginning of the season, thus meeting strong market demand.
It is an excellent option for producers wishing to quickly make their orchard profitable , diversify their offerings and optimise their production schedule. Its commercial versatility, which makes it suitable for both fresh sales and food processing , makes it particularly attractive.
Why Choose the Canino Apricot Tree?
This variety offers many advantages for French fruit growers. Its early cycle allows for harvesting as early as late June, ensuring privileged access to the early-season apricot market. Its self-fertility simplifies its cultivation and guarantees rapid fruit set.
Its good resistance to difficult conditions , particularly dry and calcareous soils , makes it a choice option for regions with a Mediterranean climate and other suitable terroirs. In addition, its sweet and firm fruits perfectly meet consumer requirements and the needs of food processing.
Finally, its high profitability makes it an essential variety for producers looking to maximize their production from the start of the season and exploit a market in high demand.
Conclusion
The Canino apricot tree has established itself as an essential variety for apricot growers in France , thanks to its precocity , high productivity and adaptability to varied climatic conditions . Its self-fertility, resistance to dry soils and commercial flexibility make it a safe bet for professional orchards.
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