Characteristics of the Changqing Apricot-Plum Variety and Introduction to Its Production Area
Mainly produced in Zhangxia Town and Zhifang Village, Changqing County. The fruit is round, with a round top. The average single fruit weighs about 45 g. The suture line is shallow and broad. The fruit stalk is thick and short, and the stalk cavity is round, medium-deep and broad. The fruit has a yellow ground color with purplish-red blush, and thick skin. The flesh is yellow, moderately juicy, sweet, aromatic, and of medium quality. The stone is clingstone and oval.
The tree is relatively weak in vigor, with a semi-spreading growth habit, a high sprouting rate, and weak branching ability. It begins to bear fruit in 3-4 years, mainly on medium fruiting branches, and has strong and consistent productivity. In its production area, it buds in late March, flowers in early April, and ripens in late June.