| Cultivar Name: |
Amelia
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| Type |
Apricot |
| Synonyms |
R8, T163 = R14T32=POM20013
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| Patent |
Not Patented
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| Parentage |
selected plant from O.P population originating from open pollination of apricot cultivar, 'Blenheim' (R8, T163 = R14T32=POM20013)
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| Species |
Prunus armeniaca L.
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| Usage |
Scion
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| Products |
Culinary
Fresh Market
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| Flesh Color |
medium orange
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| Pit |
Freestone
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| Ripening time |
-1
weeks relative to
Blenheim
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| Self Compatible |
Yes - Self Compatible
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| Description |
Developed in the UC Davis Plant Sciences Dept. by Dr. Fredrick A. Bliss. Fruit is medium size (65-70 gm), slightly oblate and light orange with a slight pink blush when exposed to sunlight during maturation; flesh is firm melting at maturity but ripens quickly limiting shipping quality. Observed sporadic symptoms of bacterial canker (Pseudomonas syringae) on trees of Amelia as they begin to age. Following good pruning practices as well as timely removal of infected wood has been beneficial for maintaining tree health. Application of dormant sprays should be made as recommended. Propagated as a clonal cultivar. Trees of Amelia on the standard rootstock Nemaguard show vigorous growth and an upright spreading growth habit and moderate in size to Royal Blenheim. Since this cultivar of Apricot ripens quickly which limits its shipping, Amelia is best used as a home garden cultivar or as a source of fruit for sales close to the production field. |
| References |
- 'Amelia' apricot release from UC Davis. Link
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