ORANGE SUMMER ™ Zaitorde (S)
Apricot, Prunus armeniaca
This apricot is the latest ripening variety in our climate. The very high cracking resistance is impressive together with an attractive appearance. Due to its very late ripening this variety prefers a sheltered warm site.
Blossom
Blooming date, -intensity
medium early blossom period, ideal to high density
Fertility
self-fertile
Frost susceptibility
very low susceptibility of flower buds to winter frost
Fruit
Ripening time
very late, about 35 days after 'Bergeron'
Scale, shape
medium large, rounded, limited suture
Colour
intense orange ground colour of highly ripened fruits, 30-60 % shiny light red and speckled over colour
Fruit flesh
orange, good firmness and fine texture, juicy
Taste
mild taste, slight acidity in the smooth skin
Cracking sensitivity
very low
Stone separability
freestone
Plum pox
susceptible
Storage
good
Tree
Vigour
medium strong, wide spreading, very good branching, typical dull green and small leaves
Crop load
medium to ideal, has tendency for self-thinning in June like 'Goldrich', therefore the fruit-thinning should be performed after the fruit-fall
Origin
Breeder, Place
Floyd Zaiger, California, USA
Intellectual property
Artevos, Germany
Crossing number
13597 Cot
Type, Selection
clone INFEL 4378
Property rights
registered for EU plant variety rights and trademark