Manchurian Apricot vs Parkland Apple - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Apricot vs Parkland Apple

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

Malus Parkland

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Manchurian Apricot
Parkland Apple

Manchurian Apricot is a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. It can be used in shelterbelts, hedges, or as an ornamental. Manchurian Apricot will also attract songbirds, rabbits, and other rodents if left uncontrolled.

This tree will produce fruit once it reaches maturity at between two and five years old. Other famous cultivars of Manchurian Apricot include Scout Apricot, Moongold, and many more.

Parkland Apple is an extremely hardy, medium sized apple tree The apples have excellent reviews, they are juicy, crisp, and slightly tart. Apples will be ready to harvest in July-August and will produce apples which are yellow and green with a red blush overlay.

Parkland Apple also makes for a nice accent tree with slightly scented, white flowers blooming in spring that will make a striking feature to any landscape. Ensure you have an additional apple or crabapple tree within 150 m (500’) to ensure cross pollination and fruit production occur.

Manchurian Apricot Quick Facts

Parkland Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 4 m (14 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange to yellow
Fall colour: yellow
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet, crisp
Harvest: mid to late August
Flowers: white to light pink
Flowers: white with pink
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: high
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low