BENMORE ™
AN APRICOT VARIETY (EXCLUSIVE TO ANFIC)

Origin: Benmore is a selection from the Riwaka series of apricots, which were derived from open-pollinated progeny of Cluthagold.

Bloom period: Early to mid September in Central Otago, New Zealand.
Flowering at same time as most varieties.

Pollination: Self-incompatible

Chill requirements: High, similar to Cluthagold

Maturity: Late season. Typically late January to early February in Central Otago, New Zealand.

Fruit size: Medium sized, 80 - 90 g

Shape: Round, oblong

Skin colour: Light orange background, with 0 –20% red overcolour

Flesh colour: Orange, tending to be dull, similar to Moorpark

Flavour: Good apricot flavour

Texture: Firm juicy

Stone: Free

Cropping: Heavy

Fruit storage: Up to 3 weeks

Tree vigour: Medium to high

Tree shape: Spreading

NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION
The Commercial Grower acknowledges that no information, representation or warranty has been made by ANFIC or any of its member nurseries on its behalf as to: the suitability of the plant for the Commercial Grower’s needs and environment; and the performance of the Plant and fruit variety to which it belongs, and the Commercial Grower acknowledges that it has not relied on any such information, representation or warranty. The Commercial Grower represents and warrants that it has made its own inquiries prior to the purchase of the Plants and has satisfied itself as to all matters or qualities pertaining to the Plant.