Puget Gold Apricot Tree
Description
No more mealy supermarket apricots! Home gardeners know there’s nothing like the delectable, buttery-sweet flavor of a fresh, ripe apricot, right off the tree. Attractive, elongated fruits have a tangerine-orange skin and sunny orange flesh that’s full of intense flavor. Bears 50 lbs. or more at maturity! Requires only 600 chill hours. A great pest- and disease-resistant variety that’s especially suited for the Northwest, where apricots are typically difficult to grow. Exquisite fresh-eating, or for canning and preserves. Freestone. Ripens in August. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Chill Hours | 600 - 700 |
| Fruit Color | Orange |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | August |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 9
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
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
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.
