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Bare Root Apricots The first apricots came from China or Siberia. The fruit is a great favorite today, but apricot trees are one of the most difficult of the stone fruits to grow due to their early blooming period and sensitivity to frost, wind, rain and other adverse weather conditions, any of which can result in blossom or fruit drop. Therefore, areas without late frosts are more suitable. However, there are ways to increase the chances for success in growing these tasty fruits. Tomcot has been proven to be an extremely reliable producer at Dave Wilson Nursery in the Central Valley of California. A few varieties with a later bloom time have been developed such as Harglow and Harcot from Canada and Earli Autumn from Zaiger. In addition, a sturdy row cover can be put over the tree after it has blossomed to protect it from frost and wind. Under those circumstances, having a smaller tree is beneficial which also helps when it comes to harvesting. Most of the varieties we offer are self-fruitful, although two varieties will provide the biggest crop. |
Apricots

Pixie-Cot 'TM' Miniature Apricot
Genetic semi-dwarf compact tree with medium sized, fine quality fruit. Will grow to about ten feet without pruning. The first miniature apricot that meets the "Flavor Test" at Dave Wilson Nursery. The fruit is ripe around June 1 in California's Central Valley. Estimated chill requirement is 500 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Cit.

Autumn Glo Apricot - Semi-dwarf
Extend the apricot season with this large, sweet apricot. Autumn Glo ripens in early August. The freestone fruit is great for eating as well as drying. 500 hours or less. Patent No. 9864 (Zaiger). Self-fruitful. Available on Cit.

Autumn Royal Apricot - Standard
Medium to large oval fruit with yellow skin and orange cheek. Pale orange, firm, juicy flesh. Qualilty similar to Blenheim. Great for fresh eating, canning or drying. Not recommended for areas with desert-like summer heat. Ripens in September. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Nema.

Autumn Royal Apricot - Semi-dwarf
Medium to large oval fruit with yellow skin and orange cheek. Pale orange, firm, juicy flesh. Qualilty similar to Blenheim. Great for fresh eating, canning or drying. Not recommended for areas with desert-like summer heat. Ripens in September. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Cit.

Blenheim (Royal) Apricot - Standard
All-purpose freestone, sweet, aromatic, flavorful. Long-time no. 1 apricot in California. Early bloom. Late June/early July harvest. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. Available on Mari.

Brittany Gold Apricot - Semi-dwarf
A very consistent producer and proven to perform in tough climates where no other apricots do. Large, firm, sweet fruit has an extremely long season for an apricot, hanging on the tree for two weeks or more at the end of July. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. Pat. no. 13504 (Zaiger). Available on Cit.

Canadian White Blenheim Apricot - Standard
Taste test winner! Highest scoring apricot of all time in Dave Wilson Nursery's taste tests. Extremely sweet white flesh with firm texture. Ripens in late June, early July. Pollenized by Chinese, Harcot, Harglow, Tomcot or other late flowering variety. 500 to 700 hours. Available on Myro.

Chinese (Mormon) Apricot - Semi-dwarf
Very cold and frost hardy apricot tree, sets heavy crops. Fruit is small to medium size, golden with red blush. Clingstone flesh is firm and flavorful. Recommended for difficult, spring frost prone climates. Ripens late June to early July. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Cit.

Earli Autumn Apricot - Semi-dwarf
Late blooming and late maturing, this apricot ripens in August. Medium sized fruit is light bronze over yellow, the flesh is sweet and firm, colored light yellow. Self-fruitful. 500 hours or less. Patent No. 9937 (Zaiger). Available on Cit

Flora Gold Apricot - Standard
Medium to large, very flavorful freestone used for canning, cooking, drying, fresh eating. More consistently productive than many other apricots due to being less susceptible to dropping flowers in areas with considerable difference in spring day and nighttime temperatures. Early June harvest, 2-3 weeks before Blenheim (Royal). Very good quality. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger) Available on Myro.

Gold Kist Apricot - Standard
Excellent backyard apricot for warm winter climates. Freestone, with excellent sweet/tart flavor. Heavy bearing. Produces better than Katy in areas with mildest winters. Early June harvest, three to four weeks before Blenheim. 300 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger) Available on Nema.

Golden Amber Apricot - Standard
Large fruit with light orange skin. Flesh firm, fine, melting with excellent flavor. Has a prolonged progressive blooming period of almost thirty days and a similar ripening period. Pit burn resistant. Ripens mid June to mid July. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. Pat. no. 3067. Available on Mari.

Harcot Apricot - Standard
Outstanding apricot variety from Canada with frost hardy late bloom. Resists brown rot and perennial canker. Medium to large freestone fruit ripens mid June. Sweet, juicy, rich flavor - one of the best. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Myro.

Harglow Apricot - Semi-dwarf
Late blooming, productive apricot tree, proven in coastal northwestern climates. Originated in Canada. Medium size fruit with bright orange skin is sometimes blushed red. Orange freestone flesh is firm, sweet, flavorful. Resistant to perennial canker and brown rot, resists cracking. Ripens early, approximately mid to late June in central California. 800 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Cit.

Monique Apricot - Standard
White fruit is large to very large. Firm, thick skin is creamy white with coral pink blush and golden highlights around the stem. Tender, white juicy flesh has melting texture and very sweet flavor. Very good for drying. Ripens in early July. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Marianna.

Helena Apricot - Standard
Big and juicy, with deeper orange skin than most apricots. The freestone flesh is firm and sweet. Ideal for fresh eating. Ripens in early June. Self-fruitful. 500 hours. Available on Mari.

Katy Apricot - Semi-dwarf
Large all-purpose freestone with mild, sweet, subacid flavor. Yellow skin with slight red cheek. Early June harvest, 3-4 weeks before Blenheim. Late bloomer in areas without early warm spells. 2-300 hrs. Self-fruitful. Pat. No. 4339 (Zaiger). Available on Cit.

Moorpark Apricot - Standard
Longtime favorite apricot of connoisseurs for its exceptionally rich flavor and aroma. Reliable producer; large fruit ripens in July. Used fresh and for canning. 600 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Myro.

Nugget Apricot - Standard
Large, flavorful yellow freestone apricot. Attractive orange skin blushed with red. Ripens mid June in Central Calif., 1-2 weeks earlier than Blenheim. Vigorous, productive tree. Estimated chilling requirement 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. Available on Myro.

Royal Rosa Apricot - Standard
Extremely vigorous and more disease tolerant than other apricots. Bears young and heavily. Sweet, low acid, fine-flavored fruit ripens very early, in late May. Pollenizer for Flavorella plumcot. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger) Available on Myro.

Shaa-Kar Pareh Apricot - Standard
A medium to large size apricot from Iran. The skin is white with a pink blush. Flesh is light colored and has a very sweet taste. Ripens late May to mid June. 350 to 450 hours. Available on Mari.

Tilton Apricot - Standard
No. 1 apricot for canning, also used fresh and dried. Medium to large, firm, rich flavor; one of the best. Widely adapted; reported resistant to brown rot. Ripens in early July. 600 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Myro.

Tomcot Apricot - Standard
The most consistently productive apricot variety at Dave Wilson Nursery 1992-97. Large, orange fruit with firm, sweet flesh. Early harvest (late May, early June). 500 hours or less. Partly self-fruitful; biggest crops if cross-pollenized by another apricot. Pat. No. 7034. Available on Myro.

Tropic Gold Apricot - Standard
Medium to large yellow fruit with orange cheek and flesh. Firm, juicy, excellent flavor. Good for fresh eating, canning and drying. Heavy bearing. Good for mild winter areas. Ripens in late June to early July. 350 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Myro.

Tropic Gold Apricot - Semi-dwarf
Medium to large yellow fruit with orange cheek and flesh. Firm, juicy, excellent flavor. Good for fresh eating, canning and drying. Heavy bearing. Good for mild winter areas. Ripens in late June to early July. 350 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Cit.

Ume Double Pink Flowering and Fruiting Apricot - Standard
Small fruit 3/4 to 1" in diameter. Used primarily for pickling. Pink, double flowers have a spicy fragrance and bloom from late January to early February. Ripens in mid May. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Mari.

Ume Shiro-Kaga Flowering and Fruiting Apricot - Standard
Apricot used for pickling and ornamental bloom. Single white flowers with spicy fragrance bloom from late January to early February. Fruit is 3/4 to 1" in diameter and ripens in mid May. 250 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Myro.

Ume Single Pink Flowering and Fruiting Apricot - Standard
Apricot used for pickling and ornamental bloom. Prolific single pink flowers bloom from late January to early February. Fruit is 3/4 to 1" in diameter with a red blush over orange skin and ripens from mid May to early June. 3-400 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Mari.