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Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot · Fruit crops · bred by JEAN-LOUIS ESCANDE

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree is medium-sized with a compact, spreading crown; its height is 2.5–4 meters. The variety is self-fertile and is characterized by late flowering, which reduces the risk of flower damage from spring frosts. Yield is high and regular; fruits are borne on mixed branches and spurs.

The fruits have a round-oblong or round-oval shape; the average weight is 60–80 g. The skin is orange with a red or crimson blush. The flesh is firm, juicy, and has a sweet, balanced taste. The variety has high resistance to cracking and good storage life.

The variety has high winter hardiness. Disease resistance is medium; susceptibility to Plum pox virus (Sharka) has been noted, as well as the need for prevention of Monilinia and Clasterosporium carpophilum. Fruit thinning is required to obtain high-quality fruit size.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Jean-Louis Escande Developed the variety
Applicant
Pepinieres & Vergers Escande EARL (FR) 13 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Benoît Escande Editions (BEE) S.A.R.L. 14 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Pepinieres & Vergers Escande SCEA (FR)/SCEA Pepinieres Ibanez (FR) Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • FR France Active

    № 1005426

    Application
    15 February 2000
    Registration
    1 January 2005

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 19991644
Active
  1. Application filed 17 November 1999
  2. Registered 22 May 2006
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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