Goldcot Apricot Tree
Description
An apricot variety that can withstand cold winters. Researchers bred this tree in Michigan’s snow belt, so you can depend on its hardiness, vigor and production consistency, even in areas with lower-temperature climates. The fruit has a deep, tangy flavor — perfect for fresh eating or canning. Originates from Michigan, introduced in 1967. Freestone. Cold-hardy. Ripens in early July. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink, White |
| Chill Hours | 800 |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early July |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet, Tangy |
| Texture | Fine, Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow apricot trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
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Customer Reviews
106 Ratings
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Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 13, 2025
Received a very healthy tree and has taken very well.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 15, 2024
The tree has experienced good growth so far and has been healthy. We did provide water bags to endure through summer heat.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 20, 2024
Super pleased with my tree.
My Goldcot has greened out and is developing nice branches. Am very pleased.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 30, 2024
A healthy tree that's showing good growth after two months, I like the advertised hardiness factor of this one as late spring frosts are becoming the norm.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 19, 2024
The tree is doing well.
We planted the tree as soon as it arrived, and water it regularly. It is doing well.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 4, 2019
Awesome growth
For being a dwarf growth is very vigorous, had to prune it 3 times last year and once so far this year. It was 3 ft tall 1 inch trunk when planted. Now even with pruning it 8ft tall with 3 inch trunk. Did have 10 blossoms for its first year in the ground. Hoping its loaded next year.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 2, 2019
Robust and doing fine.
This bare-root was delivered in good shape and is doing very well.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 7, 2018
Goldcot Apricot
The Goldcot apricot trees are a beautiful addition to the orchard. The two trees survived our harsh Montana winter and rollercoaster spring weather. These trees are growing like Jack's beanstalk even in our sandy loam soil. One caution: do weather the trees if you live in a high wind area.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 10, 2018
In the ground six months.
I can't attest to the quality or size of fruit yet but I can say this is a healthy fruit tree. So far no issues with disease. I have a lot of apple trees and cedar apple rust is big in this area so having a fruit tree that remains healthy is a plus.
I was moving mulch and hit this little tree with a truck knocking it over. I pulled it straight and pushed the soil back into the ground. A month later it still looks healthy.
I can say this is not an anemic tree.
I was moving mulch and hit this little tree with a truck knocking it over. I pulled it straight and pushed the soil back into the ground. A month later it still looks healthy.
I can say this is not an anemic tree.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 5, 2018
Sisyphus and his Apricot Trees
We have had extraordinarily good luck with Stark Brothers trees. This extends out to Apricot Trees. The Goldcot we received from them several years ago is lush, and growing well. Each year (2 actually) it gets pollinated by our other apricots and develops a beautiful covering of tiny apricots.
At that point, the weatherman announces with ill-disguised glee, that another very late freeze is coming and, "oh-yes, let me check,-yes it will burn all fruit starts into brown husks." :-)
Local growers advise that if you grow apricots up north, be ready to lose most years. But when you do get a crop, you will think heaven came down in the dew.
If you have normal weather, and a normal weatherman, try a couple of apricots trees anyway. You'll thank me. At least...1 year out of three, anyway. Hopefully.
At that point, the weatherman announces with ill-disguised glee, that another very late freeze is coming and, "oh-yes, let me check,-yes it will burn all fruit starts into brown husks." :-)
Local growers advise that if you grow apricots up north, be ready to lose most years. But when you do get a crop, you will think heaven came down in the dew.
If you have normal weather, and a normal weatherman, try a couple of apricots trees anyway. You'll thank me. At least...1 year out of three, anyway. Hopefully.
I wanted a cold hardy apricot. We're a little warmer than Michigan, so I expect this will work well in our yard.
More hardy for our area.
I raised 5 acres of apricots years ago……this sounds like a good cross will let you know. I no longer have 5 acres this will be the only one I have. ( I really like and miss a fresh cot )
i like apricots