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Prunus armeniaca 'Tri-Gems'

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Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous tree.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
Spread endozoochory
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A firm-fleshed apricot suitable for mechanical harvest, maintaining good texture, shape, and appearance in a canned product. Origin: Zaiger Genetics, Inc., Modesto, CA, by C.F. Zaiger, G.N. Zaiger, L.M. Gardner, and G.G. Zaiger. 2W303 × o.p. USPP 6,755; 25 Apr. 1989. Tree: vigorous; semi-spreading; regular bearing; medium branching density. Fruit: globose; medium; skin medium thickness, short pubescence, yellow to golden yellow color; mid-season maturity with synchronous harvest; freestone; firm textured; pronounced aroma.
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Origin: in Modesto, Calif., by Floyd, Gary, and Grant Zaiger and Leith Gardner, Modesto, Calif. Introd. in 1989. Open-pollinated seedling of Flaming Gold. Plant patent 6755; 25 Apr. 1989; assigned to Zaiger's Genetics. Tree: vigorous; semi-spreading; productive. Fruit: medium; globose; skin yellow-orange; flesh butter-yellow, very firm; flavor subacid, mild.
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Germination duration (days) 120 - 365
Germination temperacture (C°) 18 - 23
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Minimum temperature (C°) -18
Optimum temperature (C°) 14 - 35
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Vigor vigorous
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Prunus armeniaca 'Tri-Gems'
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