Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) HIBRID PORTOCALA

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) 'Hibrid Portocala'

Unique natural hybrid with huge, bright orange fruits.

'Hibrid Portocala' is an interesting apricot variety that originated as a natural hybrid (chance seedling). It received its name "Portocala" (Orange) thanks to its very large fruits and intense, bright orange skin color, resembling an orange.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Huge fruits (130 – 180 g).
• Attractive bright orange color.
• Intense aroma and sweet-sour taste.
• Early bearing onset.
• Universal usage.

Origin and Registration

• Origin: Natural hybrid (chance seedling).
• Meaning of name: "Orange" (due to color and size).

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium to strong.
• Bearing: Early onset.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Very large, 130 – 180 g.
• Shape: Round.
• Skin: Bright orange.
• Flesh: Intensely aromatic.
• Taste: Sweet, slightly sour.
• Usage: Universal – fresh consumption, industrial processing.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Flowering: Mid-early (blooms at the same time as mid-early varieties).