Goldcot Apricot Tree (Prunus armeniaca ‘Goldcot’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily)
• Requires good air circulation and sunlight for optimal fruiting

Bloom Time:

• Early to mid-spring
• Fragrant pink to white blossoms
• Self-pollinating, but yields improve with a pollinator nearby

Size:

Height: 15 to 20 feet (standard size)
Width: 15 to 20 feet. Rounded, spreading canopy.

Attributes:

• Medium-sized, golden-yellow fruit with orange flesh and red blush
• Juicy, fine-textured, and tangy-sweet flavor
• Ripens in mid-summer
• Hardy in USDA zones 4–8
• Requires 800 chill hours
• Begins fruiting in 2–3 years, with full harvests by year 4–5
• Good resistance to bacterial spot and canker

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, sandy loam soil with pH 6.0–7.5
• Water regularly, especially during dry spells and fruit development
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
• Prune in winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting
• Watch for pests like aphids, borers, and Japanese beetles, and diseases like brown rot and powdery mildew