CLUTHAFIRE ™
AN HORTRESEARCH NZ APRICOT VARIETY (EXCLUSIVE TO ANFIC)
Origin: Cluthafire 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. Bloom period overlaps with most varieties.

Pollination: Requirements unknown but appears to set fruit freely in presence of other apricots

Chill requirements: High. Similar to Vulcan and Cluthagold.

Maturity: Mid-late January in Central Otago, New Zealand. Similar to
Cluthagold.

Fruit size: Medium-large, 100 –110 g

Shape: Ovate

Skin colour: Orange background, with 30 –50% red-blush overcolour

Flesh colour: Orange

Flavour: Good apricot flavour, similar to Vulcan

Texture: Dense, meaty

Stone: Free

Cropping: Heavy

Fruit storage: 3 weeks

Tree vigour: Medium

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.