Sungold Apricot Tree
Item no longer available.
We are no longer offering this product. If you would like additional information about this item, or assistance finding something similar, please contact us.
Alternatives recommended by our experts
Description
Crops of medium-sized apricots with a bright sweet taste. Fruit has a gold skin with a light blush and tender juicy flesh. Best enjoyed fresh or in tasty preserves. Tree is perfect for compact spaces with its upright growth habit. Developed in Minnesota, released in 1960. Cold-hardy. Freestone. Ripens in July. Pollinator required: Choose another apricot variety. See Recommended Pollinators below.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | July |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Mild, Sweet |
| Texture | Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
?
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 requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.
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.
