In late spring and early summer, golden-yellow apricots with a red blush are ready to be harvested. These apricots are highly disease-resistant and produce sweet, low-acid fruit that is perfect for eating fresh, canning, or making preserves. Prunus armeniaca ‘Royal Rosa’ also has white flowers in the spring and is self-fertile. Prunus armeniaca is deciduous and native to China. Learn more about Prunus armeniaca. Prunus armeniaca ‘Royal Rosa’ was developed in the United States.