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Goldcot apricot

One of the most reliable apricots for the northern or maritime climates, with good winter hardiness.

USDA identification images for Goldcot

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    2022 season

    • 12th March  2022  - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France

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    Origins

    • Species: Prunus armeniaca - Apricot
    • Originates from: United States
    • Introduced: 1967
    • Developed by: Michigan State University

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United States
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
    • Fruit colour: Orange
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Popularity: Rarely grown
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Leaf/Flower sequence: Flowers appear first

    Using

    • Cling-stone: Freestone
    • Picking season: Mid
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1 week
    • Flavour quality: Average
    • Cropping: Heavy
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Food uses: Culinary
    • Food uses: Dual purpose
    • Picking month: August
    • Picking period: early August

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Experienced
    • Flowering group: 3
    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Vigour: Slightly large
    • Bearing regularity: Regular
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

    Climate

    • Frost resistance of blossom: Some resistance
    • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 4 (-34C)
    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Hot (>30C / 86F)

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Good

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Goldcot apricot trees for sale:


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