Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree for Sale - Buying & Growing Guide

Planting and Care

by John Haryasz | Horticulture Writer and Landscape Designer – last update on November 26,, 2022

Planting instructions

When planting a Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree, you can select either a partial shade location or a full sun growing location. It is also important to grow the Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree in soils that are well-draining and have a decent amount of nutrients. To plant this tree, begin by digging a hole that is as deep as the root ball is tall and about twice as wide. Backfill the hole while watering, then cover the planting area with a layer of organic mulch.

Watering and nutrients

After planting a Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree, you should water it often enough to maintain consistent soil moisture throughout the establishment period. Following establishment, you should water this plant about once per week or once every other week in the absence of natural rainfall during the growing season. Fertilization for the Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree is also a straightforward maintenance task. All you’ll need to do is apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer once per year during early spring.

Pollination

The Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree is self-fertile, which means you need only one plant to conduct pollination and produce fruits. However, if you plant more than one Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree, which allows for cross-pollination, you can expect your trees to produce much larger harvests. Typically, the Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree relies on pollinator insects to conduct the pollen transfer. Those insects arrive in early spring while this plant is in bloom to feed on the nectar within each flower.

Pruning

Pruning for your Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree should take place any time during this plant’s dormant winter growth phase. During that time, you should use a set of sharp and sterile pruning tools to remove any branch that is dead, damaged or diseased. You should also thin the canopy of this plant to encourage better airflow, which lessens the overall odds of moisture-related diseases. Thinning the canopy also allows sunlight to reach all of the foliage and fruits of this plant which will lead to more vigorous growth and better-quality harvests.

Pests, diseases and animals

Sadly, there are many pests that can affect the health of your Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree. Some of those insect pests will specifically harm the fruits and foliage of this plant, while others will diminish its health generally. Some of the most common pests to infest a Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree are scale insects, mites, borers and caterpillars. Your Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree may also experience an infection during its life. Some of the most common diseases to afflict this plant are canker, fruit rot, powdery mildew and shot hole disease, among others.

Harvesting

The fruits of your Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree will be ready for harvest during the mid to late summer in most cases. Typically, the harvest period will last for about one month or less. A ripe apricot is fragrant and slightly soft to the touch. To remove one of these fruits from your Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree, you should twist it gently until it releases from the branch. If a light twisting motion does not release the fruit, you should allow the fruit to remain on the tree to ripen further.

Achieving maximum results

While there are many diseases that can harm a Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree, there are also some preventative measures you can take to lessen the chances of a disease occurring. One reliable method is to spray your Chinese Mormon Apricot Tree with a copper-based fungicide, which can be especially effective for preventing mildew and other fungal infections. If you use a copper fungicide, you should wait until the threat of a late winter frost has passed before applying it.

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