Apricot Champion of the North

Obtained from sowing seeds of Triumph Northern. Authors: A.N. Venyaminov, L.A. Dolmatova. Recommended for cultivation in the Central Chernozem region.

Tree is strongly growing with medium branching ability. Branches are thick. Crown is sparse.

Fruits ripen at the end of July, large (up to 65 g), up to 30 g at good yield, have an oval shape. Skin is hairy, medium thickness, sour, orange-colored, with a delicate blush on the sun-exposed side. Flesh is orange, slightly dry, with good flesh quality. Kernel is sweet, stone is large and loose. Fruit transportability is high. Variety is suitable for fresh consumption and processing.

First fruiting occurs on the 4th year after planting. Self-fertile, average yield per tree is 20-25 kg, significantly higher in favorable years. Wood frost resistance is high, flower buds have medium hardiness. Less resistant to clasterosporiosis.