Twocot Apricot Tree

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About the Twocot Apricot Tree

The Twocot Apricot Tree is a new and distinct variety cultivated by the skilled Mr. Craig A. Ledbetter. This apricot beauty boasts medium-sized, aromatic fruit with a perfect balance of fruit acid and sugar, ensuring a delightful taste experience with every bite. The luscious white flesh is firm, fine, and juicy, making it a true delight for apricot enthusiasts.

This unique stone fruit originates from Fresno, California in 1994. With an upright to slightly spreading habit, this vigorous and productive tree consistently bears fruit that ripens in July. The Twocot Apricot’s freestone characteristic makes it effortless to enjoy, whether fresh off the tree or preserved for later. Its flower petal color is a charming white with faint red accents, adding to its visual appeal.

Elevate your apricot experience with the Twocot variety, known for its sweet-acid mix and tantalizing aroma. This exceptional apricot is perfect for both fresh eating and drying, making it a versatile and scrumptious addition to your garden.

How to Grow the Twocot Apricot Tree

Growing the Twocot Apricot Tree is a rewarding journey that promises abundant and delectable fruit. For a flourishing tree, ensure it receives ample sunlight and plant it in well-drained soil. To ensure a successful harvest, it’s important to have a pollinator nearby.

The Twocot Apricot tree thrives with its productive and consistent bearing habits, promising you a delightful crop year after year. The fruit’s normal thickness skin, slightly acidic taste, and juicy, fine flesh make it a true apricot treasure. So, indulge in the sweet, aromatic goodness of the Twocot Apricot Tree – a masterpiece of fruit breeding artistry by Mr. Craig A. Ledbetter. Whether fresh or dried, these apricots are sure to become a beloved favorite in your orchard or garden.

May be covered by USPP #24,933 or other patents.

Pollinator required: Choose another apricot variety. See Recommended Pollinators below.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Orange
Fruit Size Medium
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 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 Sweet
Texture Firm, Fine
Years to Bear 2 - 5

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8
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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 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.

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4 Questions
Why did you choose this?

I love Moorpark apricots, but we have late frost, so i wanted to try a latter blooming variety.

How many chill hours does this tree require to produce fruit?

Twocot Apricot requires 400-500 chill hours.

What is the parentage of the twocot apricot? I have had one for 5-6 years.

he patent says this
The new P. armeniaca variety originated in 1994 when pollen from Agricultural Research Service (ARS) apricot selection P301-110 (unpatented) was applied to the unpatented seed parent New Jersey Apricot Selection No. 73 (NJA 73). Seedlings from this planned hybridization were planted at the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in Parlier, Calif. The new variety ‘Twocot’ was discovered and selected by the inventor in 1998 as a promising seedling tree based on overall fruit quality and productivity.

The parentage is from two other unpatented trees unknown.

How heat resistant is this apricot tree?

Our website has a special feature that will help you find the best plants for you to grow in your area. Simply enter your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder and as you browse our page, you’ll see a small check mark next to products that are hardy to your growing zone! It is recommended to reach out to your county extension office to determine what trees are suitable if you experience high temperatures as most fruit trees require chill hours to bear fruit.

https://www.starkbros.com/zone-finder

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Rated 4 out of 5
May 5, 2019
zone 6 apricots
Although it came as a divergent stem, it has been healthy. I have a couple of others and they are doing quite well after two years.
Rated 4 out of 5
Jun 28, 2017
Twocot apricot
I have not had fruit on my Twocot apricot yet. However I have eaten fruit of it just after it had been released by USDA. It is very sweet and delicious. The fruit is soft and would not ship but is great for the home garden. I did not see it in your catalog this year. I hope you have enough trees because this should be a hit once people know about it.
Rated 2 out of 5
Aug 22, 2019
Has
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...had not grown more than 8 inches in two growing seasons.
Rated 1 out of 5
May 23, 2018
not for zone 5
lost every one through the winter, do not plant in Michigan