AT A GLANCE
Is the apricot tree deep-rooted or shallow-rooted?
The apricot tree is a heart root. This particular root system is a mix of deep and shallow roots. As heart roots, the apricot forms several main roots that grow diagonally downwards and branch out laterally in the topsoil. In cross section, the hemispherical root system looks heart-shaped.
What root system does an apricot tree form?
The apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca) forms a heart-shaped root system. In horticulture, heart roots are a hybrid of shallow and deep roots. A single taproot is not observed in the underground growth of a mature apricot, as is the case with a deep-rooted sweet cherry (Prunus avium). Also, no space-consuming system of flat side roots forms on the apricot tree, as with the apple tree (Malus domestica).
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Characteristic features of a Herzwurzler are strong, obliquely downward growing main roots, which at the same time in the topsoil branch laterally. The hemispherical root system of an apricot resembles a heart in cross section.
How does a grafted apricot tree root?
With a grafted apricot tree, the decides finishing underlay about root growth. This is how the most popular documents are rooted in the modern apricot cultivation:
- Wavit (rootstock from plum seedlings from Wangenheim): predominantly deep-rooted without root rashes.
- St. Julien plum (Prunus domestica L.): slow-growing, deep-rooted plant, ideal for apricot trees in the bucket.
- Torinel (weak-growing noble plum): heart roots with thorny root runners, innovative apricot rootstock for the trellis training.
- Rubira (peach rootstock): deep-rooted rootstock without root suckers, recommended for dry locations.
Tip
Transplant the apricot tree in stages
As heart roots, the apricot tree can cope with a change of location within the first five years. By moving the fruit tree in stages transplant, significantly reduce the risk of failure. The optimal time window is open from September to April. In the fall, cut off the root ball in the radius of the treetop and fill the furrow with compost. Only in spring do you dig out the root ball and plant the apricot on the new one Location a.
