Description

The Flavor Delight Aprium is a extraordinary interspecific hybrid that captures the very best of both its apricot and plum heritage (about 75% apricot, 25% plum). This early-ripening gem produces medium-sized, orange-yellow fruit with an incredibly sweet, spiced, and complex flavor that is often rated as one of the finest among all stone fruits. The flesh is juicy, firm, and exceptionally aromatic. While it blooms early and can be frost-sensitive, for gardeners in favorable climates, it offers an unparalleled, gourmet taste experience that kicks off the stone fruit season.

• An exceptional early-season interspecific (Aprium) with super sweet, complex, spiced flavor.

• Flesh is firm, juicy, and highly aromatic with a unique apricot-plum fusion.

• Self-pollinating and a consistent producer.

• Ripens very early, often a month before traditional apricots like ‘Moorpark’.

• Has a low to moderate chill requirement.

• A deciduous tree with a spreading growth habit, manageable with pruning.

Flavor Profile:

• Flavor: Exceptionally sweet and rich with intense aromatic notes of honey, spice, and citrus.

• Texture: Dense, firm, and very juicy—a perfect balance between apricot and plum.

• Best Uses: Primarily a premium fresh-eating fruit. Its unique flavor also shines in jams, chutneys, and desserts.