Harcot Apricot
USDA Certified Organic Harcot apricot tree produces a oblong, yellow-orange apricot with rich, sweet flavor. Frost-hardy late bloom. Harcot apricot trees resists brown rot and perennial canker, two problems well known in rainy areas. The Harcot apricots ripen fully on trees before dropping. Requires 700 hrs winter chill. Please see below for further information on our Harcot apricot trees for sale. Considerations for Harcot Apricot USDA Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Uses: Canning / Preserves, Fresh Eating Harvest Period: Early Low Chill: Yes Bloom Period: Early Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile Origin Date: California 1960's Storage: A few weeks Rootstock: Mariana (semi-dwarf) Years to Bear: 1-3 years Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft. Mature Size: 12-16 ft. Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 ft. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees, vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]