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Apricot Pêche de Nancy - Prunus armeniaca

Prunus Armeniaca Pêche de Nancy

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The Apricot Pêche de Nancy has a magnificent pinkish-white honey-producing flower from spring onwards, which gives way in August to a multitude of large fruits with the particularity of having fine, melting, fragrant, but above all juicy flesh, a real treat!

Plant height
40/50 cm in 1 liter pot (Grafted plant)

17 €
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Description

Height at maturity 3 to 5 m

Spread at maturity 3 to 4 m

Exposure sun

Flowering period march (self-fertile)

Hardiness -20°C

Prunus armeniaca ‘Pêche de Nancy’ – Apricot ‘Pêche de Nancy’

The Apricot ‘Pêche de Nancy’ (Prunus armeniaca ‘Pêche de Nancy’) is an old French apricot variety, renowned for its juicy and fragrant fruits with sweet and melting flesh.

Origins and characteristics

The ‘Pêche de Nancy’ variety originates from Lorraine, specifically the Nancy region, where it has been cultivated since the 19th century. Selected for its frost resistance, taste quality, and productivity, it is well adapted to temperate to continental climates, where other apricot trees are sometimes sensitive to late frosts.

Like all apricot trees, it belongs to the Rosaceae family and produces fruits very rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene.

Description and particularities

The ‘Pêche de Nancy’ apricot tree forms a medium-sized fruit tree with a slightly spreading habit. It blooms later than other varieties, which helps avoid spring frosts. The fruits are of good size, with velvety skin, orange-yellow marbled with red, and firm, sweet, and very fragrant flesh.

Adult height: 3 to 5 m
Width: 3 to 4 m
Habit: Rounded to slightly spreading
Foliage: Deciduous, bright green, serrated
Grafted on: Saint Julien A (low trunk)

Characteristics

Type: Stone fruit tree
Hardiness: Good (down to -20 °C)
Flowering: Late – late March to early April
Self-fertile: Yes, but better production with another variety nearby
Fruiting: Late July to early August
Lifespan: 20 to 30 years depending on management

Flowering and fruiting

Flowers: White to pinkish, solitary or grouped
Pollination: Entomophilous (bees, insects)
Fruits: Large apricots, velvety orange-yellow skin with red highlights in the sun
Flesh: Orange-yellow, melting, very sweet, slightly acidic
Uses: Fresh fruits, jams, pastries, compotes, dried fruits

Exposure and soil

Exposure: Full sun, warm and sheltered from the wind
Soil: Light, deep, well-drained, slightly calcareous to neutral
Avoids stagnant moisture and heavy soils

Planting

Preferably done in autumn or spring, outside of frost periods.

Planting distance: 3 to 4 m between each tree
Add well-matured compost in the planting hole
Mulching at the base recommended

Watering

Regular during the first year (especially in dry periods)
Then only in case of prolonged drought
In summer, deep watering during fruiting can improve fruit quality

Pruning

Training pruning during the first years to shape the tree
Then light pruning each late winter (February-March) to aerate the branches
Remove dead wood, crossing branches, and suckers
Avoid heavy cuts: slow healing in apricot trees

Garden use

Perfect for:

Family orchard
Small fruit garden
Isolated culture (self-fertile) or paired with a complementary variety (e.g., ‘Polonais’, ‘Luizet’)
Espalier against a south-facing wall

Disease protection

Sensitive to monilinia (fruit rot): monitor and prune to improve aeration
Prevention: Bordeaux mixture spray at leaf fall and bud break
Avoid excessive watering and pruning in wet periods
Mulching advised to limit soil splashes

Tips for optimal production

Choose a warm and well-sunny exposure
Ensure good soil drainage to avoid stagnant moisture
Add mature compost or organic fertilizer in spring
Thin fruits by removing some if the load is too heavy
Plant near a south-facing wall or sheltered area to favour ripening

The Prunus armeniaca ‘Pêche de Nancy’ is an old, tasty, and reliable variety perfectly suited to cooler climates or late bloomers. Its robustness, elegant flowering, and generous fruiting make it an ornamental and nourishing tree, ideal for the amateur gardener seeking fruit autonomy and authentic flavours.

Available in taller size and 10-litre pot, only for pickup at the nursery (Click and Collect)

Caractéristiques

Common name : Apricot Pêche de Nancy
Family : Rosaceae
Category : grafted low stem fruit tree
Spread : 3 to 4 m
Foliage : deciduous
Color of flowers : Pale-pink
Fruit : Yellow-orange color,a very fine and melting flesh, juicy, sweet flavorready
Use : orchard, isolated, against a wall
Soil : all
Habit : upright
Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
Enemies : Red spider, borer, fruit fly and aphids
Possible diseases : Shot hole, bacterial blight, gummosis, brown rot and powdery mildew
Reproduction : self-fertile
rootstock : Saint Julien A

Shipping & delivery

How does the delivery work?

As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
Packages are ready to be shipped.

Nos méthodes de livraison

Expédition de nos plantes dans toute l'Europe (sauf en outre mer et les îles).

	Click and collect (retrait à la pépinière à 4557 Tinlot, BE) Délai à confirmer
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	Mondial Relay Delivery scheduled between the 05/19/2026 and 05/21/2026
	Bpost point d’enlèvement Delivery scheduled between the 05/19/2026 and 05/21/2026
	Bpost livraison à domicile Delivery scheduled between the 05/19/2026 and 05/21/2026
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