Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
Apricots like full to 1/2 day sun, well drained soil and are hardy to -25°F (USDA zone 4). The trees grow 10-12' tall and begin to bear 2-3 years after planting. Bloom time is around April and ripening time is around August with a yield of 50+ pounds per tree. Spraying with copper in the fall before the rainy season begins can help prevent bacterial canker. Spray again during dry spells in winter and spring. Apricots are usually not bothered by insects.
Harcot, Apricot
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Developed in Canada, Harcot is an excellent selection for northern growers at it is a very hardy variety of apricot that tends to bloom late - so ensuring the flowers won't be damaged by late spring frosts. The fruit is free-stone and has an attractive yellow-orange color with a delightful, scrumptious flavor that is sweet and juicy. A beautiful tree for your landscape, Harcot trees tend to have a naturally rounded and in spring they put on a delightful display of pink flowers! These trees are also very resistant to many of the diseases that other varieties of apricot have issues with such as brown rot and perennial canker. Cold hardy to -25 degrees or USDA zone 4.
Self-fertile (does not need to be planted near a different variety in order to produce fruit).
Harglow, Apricot
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Developed at the harrow Research Station in Ontario, Canada, Harglow is compact and productive, making it perfect for small spaces and short seasons! The bright orange fruit is medium sized and freestone with exceptional flavor and texture. These sweet treats are perfect for eating fresh or for cooking and preserving. The trees are also disease-resistant to bacterial canker and brown rot.
Self-fertile - can produce fruit on its own.
These trees will be 3-5 feet tall and lightly branched.
Scout, Apricot
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One of the most hardy Apricot trees to be found (to USDA zone 3), Scout is reliable producer of tasty golden fruit which are proceeded by a brilliant display of pink flowers in the early spring.
Partially self-fertile - can produce a fair bit of fruit alone, but will produce more if planted near a different variety of Apricot.