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Manchurian Apricot vs Fall Red Apple

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

Malus Fall Red

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Manchurian Apricot
Fall Red 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.

The Fall Red Apple produces large ruby red apples with white flesh that are crisp and sweet. This delicious fruit is great for fresh eating or baking, with a good storage life. Its showy clusters of white flowers in spring add fragrance and beauty to your garden or yard.

Like most apples, the Fall Red apple will produce fruit on its own, but can benefit from another variety of apple (such as Prairie Sensation Apple) for cross pollination. It is a disease resistant alternative to the McIntosh Apple.

Manchurian Apricot Quick Facts

Fall Red Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange to yellow
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet, crisp
Harvest: late august, early september
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