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Fruit tree comparison - Beni-chidori
Flowering apricot
Beni-chidori

This form of the flowering apricot has scented pink blossom which appears early in the spring.
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Growing


Flowering apricot
Beni-chidori
Gardening skillBeginner
AwardsRHS AGM (current)
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Scented flowers
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
PruningPrune after flowering
Growth rateAverage
WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
Melliferous
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Identification


Flowering apricot
Beni-chidori
Flower colourPink - dark
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthFebruary
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
Country of originChina
Japan
Annual cycleDeciduous
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