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Hunza Apricot - Raintree Nursery

Hunza Apricot

$64.99 - $64.99
$64.99
$64.99 - $64.99
$64.99
SKU C475

Prunus armeniaca 'Hunza'

From the land of the Hunza in northern Pakistan, where people routinely live active lives, to well over the age of one hundred. The kernal of this small, sweet fruit is the primary source of oil for the Hunza, and many claims are made concerning its properties.

Kernals must be roasted or otherwise cooked before eating. The Hunza leave the fruit on the tree to dry before harvesting, but we can't recommend this method for those of us in wetter climates! The flesh of the fruit, when cooked, has a deep toffee flavor. Not recommended for cool maritime summers.

Hardy to USDA Zone: 6

Mature Height: 15'

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: August

Pollination: Self Fertile

Rootstock: Citation

Read our Apricot Growing Guide

Size Options: Semi-Dwarf (4'-5')
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  • Is the fruit sweet? Does it have to be cooked? This doesn't specify.

    When fully ripe the fruit is sweet off the tree and does not require cooking.

  • When you say that this is hardy to zone 6, does that mean that it's hardy in colder than zone 6 or warmer?

    Hardy to Zone 6 means that the tree will survive to -10 degrees. It will not survive temperatues lower than -10 degrees. USDA Hardiness Zones are an indicator of how much cold a plant can tolerate.

  • Is Hunza apricot suitable for northern New Mexico @8000ft. Zip 87556. If suitable, what is best time to plant? Thanks

    Probably yes. Spring time is the best planting period.

  • Is this suitable for the Santa Clara valley in Northern California? The zone number is 9b.

    Which the zone doesn't really mean anything in terms of heat, your area is well suited for this apricot.

  • Most websites say Hunza Apricot is hardy to zone 4. Is yours a different kind?

    No, we just have a different experience with the plant. Better safe than sorry.

  • How many years till it will bear fruit?

    3-5 years after planting if it gets established well

  • What is the chill hours?

    Roughly 500-600 chill hours.