Prunus Armeniaca ‘Weeping’ (Weeping Apricot)
Prunus Armeniaca ‘Weeping’ (Weeping Apricot)
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Prunus Armeniaca ‘Weeping’, commonly known as Weeping Apricot, is an ornamental fruit tree cherished for its graceful, cascading branches and delicate spring blossoms. This variety produces small to medium-sized apricots with a sweet, juicy flavor, making it perfect for fresh eating, preserves, or jams. Its striking weeping form adds a unique aesthetic to gardens, patios, and landscape designs.
Weeping Apricot is a hardy and productive variety, producing healthy, vigorous plants with good resistance to common diseases. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and performs well in garden beds or larger containers. With proper care, it offers both ornamental beauty and delicious fruit year after year.
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Mature height
3–4 m
Mature width
2–3 m
Spacing
2–3 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Glossy green foliage with pale pink to white spring flowers and golden-orange fruit
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers in spring (September to October) with fruit from late summer (February to March)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Moderate. Regular watering during establishment, prune to maintain weeping form, and apply mulch to retain soil moisture
Root System
Fibrous and moderately deep. Suitable for garden beds, borders, and large containers