- Family :
- Rosaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness Zone :
- 4a
- Light requirement :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 3 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 3 m
- Tree size :
- Small
- Crown shape :
- Pyramidal and rounding
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- None
- Growth rate :
- Medium
- Soil and moisture :
- Prefers well-drained soil. Do not plant in heavy, humid, cold and excessively calcareous soils.
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Low
- Fertility :
- Self-fertile and will produce fruit without cross-pollination, but harvests are greatly improved when a second variety is present e.g. Harcot
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Good resistance to disease.
- Special comments :
- Small, vigorous and prolific tree; To shelter from winds; Install a rodent guard in the fall; Water well when planting and regularly during periods of drought during the first years.
- Photo sources :
- https://onlineorchards.com/products/dwarf-puget-gold-apricot-tree-easiest-growing-apricot-tree-2-years-old-and-3-4-feet-tall
