Apricot - Divinity

Common Name:
Divinity Apricot

Description:
The Divinity apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Divinity') is a premium Australian-bred variety prized for its exceptionally sweet and juicy fruit. This mid-season apricot produces medium to large, golden-orange fruit with a smooth, slightly blushed skin and firm yet tender flesh. Ideal for fresh eating, drying, or preserves, Divinity is known for its rich, well-balanced flavour. The tree is a vigorous grower with an upright habit and is highly productive when given the right conditions. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and requires a moderate amount of winter chill to ensure good fruit set. Regular pruning improves airflow and encourages healthy fruiting. A self-pollinating variety, Divinity can still benefit from nearby apricot or plum trees to enhance yields.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 3–5m (can be pruned smaller)
• Width: 3–4m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Early Spring

Flower Colour:

• White to Pale Pink

Key Attributes:

• Edible Fruit
• Self-Pollinating
• Suitable for Espalier
• Suitable for Pots (when grown as a dwarf variety)
• Bee Attracting
• Excellent for Fresh Eating, Drying, and Preserves

Toxicity:

• Leaves, seeds, and pits contain cyanogenic compounds and should not be consumed

Companion Plants:

• Other apricot varieties (for increased fruiting)
• Peaches and nectarines (similar growing conditions)
• Lavender (attracts pollinators)
• Borage (improves fruit set)
• Marigolds (helps deter pests)