Roussillon Red Apricot Plant Conventional Bare-Root Cattail

Technical sheet of the Rouge du Roussillon variety

• Color of the fruit flesh: Orange and fragrant
• Skin color: Light orange with many red spots
• Size and shape: Medium to large, about 5 cm in diameter, rounded in shape with slight asymmetry
• Tree Size: Reaches up to 4 meters in height and 3 meters in diameter.
• Fruit maturity: Early July, approximately 15 days before the Bergeron variety.
• Fruit taste: Firm, melting flesh, very sweet and fragrant, with a pronounced aroma
• Earliness of the variety: Early
• Fruiting period: Harvest from mid-July
• Disease resistance and storage: Disease resistant, but susceptible to monilia. Apricots should be kept cool, but not refrigerated, and consumed quickly after purchase. Apricots freeze well.
• Variety yield: Average productivity, approximately 30 tonnes per hectare.
• Is this variety self-fertile? Yes, self-fertile, but the presence of another compatible tree can improve pollination and therefore the harvest.
• Commercial use: Fresh consumption, dried, jams and pastries.
• Comments: Adapted to warm, sunny climates, ideal for the regions of southern France. Prefers gravelly, fertile, and fresh soils. Susceptible to peach leaf curl and red mites.

Roussillon Red Apricot – A traditional and high-performance variety for producers in the South of France

Introduction

Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apricot plants , offers a rigorous selection of plants adapted to the requirements of French producers. Among them, the Rouge de Roussillon apricot tree stands out for its resistance to hot and dry climates, its precocity and the exceptional quality of its fruits. Renowned for its sweet flavor and excellent durability, this traditional variety from the Pyrénées-Orientales is an essential reference for arborists. Buying Rouge de Roussillon apricot plants from a specialist guarantees successful establishment and optimized production.

The technical and agronomic advantages of the Rouge de Roussillon apricot tree

A fruit with an intense flavor and firm texture

The Roussillon Red Apricot is characterized by a medium to large fruit with yellow skin marked with red and orange hues. Its fragrant flesh, both sweet and slightly tart, offers a firm, melting texture, ideal for fresh consumption and processing.

Apricots should be consumed quickly after harvest to preserve their flavor. They tolerate freezing well, allowing for extended shelf life on the market.

A vigorous tree adapted to warm climates

Of medium to strong vigor, the Rouge de Roussillon apricot tree develops a semi-erect and semi-spreading habit, reaching 4 to 5 meters in height. Its deciduous, bright green foliage reinforces its robustness in the face of difficult climatic conditions.

Its flowering, which occurs at the end of March, can be exposed to late frosts, requiring planting in a sheltered area. Its early harvest, from mid-July, gives it a significant commercial advantage over later varieties such as the Bergeron apricot tree.

Self-fertility and pollination optimization

The Rouge de Roussillon apricot tree is self-fertile, making it easy to establish an orchard. However, to maximize yield, it is advisable to combine compatible pollinating varieties, such as Big Red, Bergarouge, or Royal Roussillon . Cross-pollination increases production and improves fruit quality.

Why choose Arboriverse for your apricot plants?

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apricot plants , Arboriverse provides quality plants, rigorously selected for their adaptation to local conditions and their agronomic performance. Buying Rouge de Roussillon apricot plants from Arboriverse means benefiting from:

• Technical expertise : selection of the best varieties and personalized advice on the establishment and management of the orchard.
• A wide choice of suitable rootstocks , including Prunier Saint-Julien A, Torine and Julio Ferdor, for optimal adaptation to different soil types.
• A competitive offer and quality service : fast delivery and guaranteed healthy and productive plants.

The Rouge de Roussillon apricot tree is a safe bet for producers looking to diversify their offerings with a traditional, high-performance variety. Its early production cycle, disease resistance, and high market demand make it a strategic choice for any arborist.

Conclusion

The Rouge de Roussillon apricot tree is a choice variety for growers in the South of France, thanks to its resistance to hot climates, its precocity, and the exceptional taste of its fruit. With a harvest from mid-July and excellent versatility of use, it represents an attractive economic opportunity.

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apricot plants , Arboriverse offers plants selected for their vigor, yield, and quality. Buying Rouge de Roussillon apricot plants from Arboriverse means choosing efficient and sustainable production.

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