Tarbes Late Apricot Tree Plant Half-Stem Diameter 6-8 cm Conventional Bare Root

Technical sheet of the Tardif de Tarbes variety

• Fruit Flesh Color: Firm, Juicy, and Sweet
• Skin color: Orange with red undertones
• Size and Shape: Large, rounded shape
• Fruit maturity: End of July, beginning of August
• Fruit taste: Balanced flavor, both sweet and fragrant
• Earliness of the variety: Late
• Fruiting period: End of July, beginning of August
• Disease resistance and storage: Good resistance to brown rot and other common apricot diseases. The fruits have a short storage life.
• Variety Yield: Productive, with consistent yields each year
• Commercial use: Fresh consumption, jams, compotes, pies
• Comments: The Tarbes late apricot tree is an old and regional variety of France, cultivated in the Tarbes region. It is adapted to well-drained soils and sunny exposures. It is recommended to water it regularly, especially during periods of drought, and to prune the tree annually to aerate the interior and promote good production.

Tarbes Late Apricot Tree – A hardy and productive variety for French producers

Introduction

Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apricot plants , selects the best apricot varieties to meet the requirements of French producers. The Tardif de Tarbes apricot tree , a regional variety from the Southwest, is distinguished by its late maturity, good productivity and resistance to disease . Harvested from late July to early August , it allows arborists to extend the apricot marketing season in a less saturated market. Buying Tardif de Tarbes apricot plants from a specialist guarantees a high-performance orchard and optimized production.

The advantages of the Tarbes Late Apricot tree for French producers

Large, sweet and firm fruits

The Tarbes Late Apricot produces round, generous fruits with orange skin marked with red nuances. Its large size makes it particularly attractive for fresh sale.

Its firm, juicy and fragrant flesh offers a balanced flavor between sugar and acidity , ideal for direct consumption, but also for processing into jams, compotes and pastries .

Although little information is available on its storage capacity, its firm texture suggests it will keep well after harvest , making it easier to transport and store.

A vigorous and hardy tree

The Tarbes Late Apricot tree is a medium to large tree, reaching 3 to 5 meters in height and width. Its upright shape makes orchard management and harvesting easier.

Its late flowering (end of March to beginning of April) considerably reduces the risks associated with spring frosts , a major advantage for areas sensitive to climatic fluctuations.

With proper care, the tree can live for several decades and produce regular harvests each year.

Self-fertility and pollination

The Tarbes Late Apricot tree is partially self-fertile , meaning that it can fruit on its own, but will produce more in the presence of other pollinating apricot trees .

Although little data exists on its ideal pollinators, planting different varieties of apricot trees in close proximity promotes better fruit set and improved yield .

Why choose Arboriverse for your apricot plants?

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apricot plants , Arboriverse provides quality plants, selected for their agronomic performance. Buying Tarbes Late Apricot plants from Arboriverse means benefiting from:

• A rigorous selection of suitable rootstocks , such as Apricot Franc and Plum Myrobalan GF 31 , to ensure optimal growth.
• Expert service and personalized advice to maximize yield and adaptation to the terroir.
• Healthy and certified plants , guaranteeing consistent and efficient production.

The Tarbes Late Apricot tree is a strategic choice for producers wishing to extend their season and capture a more profitable market at the end of summer.

Conclusion

The Tarbes Late Apricot tree is a productive, hardy, late-ripening variety, ideal for producers looking for a quality apricot at the end of the season. Its late flowering , disease resistance , and fruit quality make it an interesting variety for professional orchards.

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apricot plants , Arboriverse guarantees rigorously selected plants to ensure optimized and sustainable production . Buying Tarbes Late Apricot plants from Arboriverse means choosing a profitable and high-performance variety.

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