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| There's an abundance of information on training systems for cherries, apples, and even peaches, but there seems to be a dearth of information on training apricot trees. What is the current thinking on apricot training? I've got two two-year-old trees that I've started in a V, like a peach parallel V system. I got two new trees this year and haven't decided how to approach them. Due to space considerations (trying to cram in more varieties) I'm training my apples and cherries in the Super Slender Axis system. I'm wondering if the apricot's fruiting habit would lend it to similar training. Thanks, gary |
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| Apricots can be grown in a narrow upright growing system. See if you can find information on growing apricot on the tatura system in Australia. They space trees about 6ft by 12-15ft, I think. Each tree has 4 upright shoots, two going to each side of the trellis. So you could do similar in a slender spindle. |
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| Thanks, FN. I found some interesting references. Especially from New Zealand where they have been successful with apricots on the tantura system. Apparently, apricots produce most of their fruit on spurs on two and three year old wood, which must be renewed after the third year. The challenge will be to maintain fruiting wood in such a narrow silhouette and keep the trees productive over the long term. gary |
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