Harcot Apricot Tree

Tough Apricot Tree With Space-Saving Growth

Hardy, tough, resistant to frost and disease—the Harcot Apricot Tree is a home-growing favorite for its easygoing growth and sweet, flavorful fruit! 

The Harcot is known for its resistance to common issues like brown rot and canker disease. And because it blooms later in the year, it's well equipped to handle early spring frosts. Its hardiness makes it the perfect fruit plant for any gardener, beginner or expert.

It produces one of the most flavorful apricots on the market. The Harcot Apricot is sweet and juicy, and you can eat it right off the branch! It's also great for cooking, preserving, baking, and more. Plus, it won't grow too big, so those with smaller yards can still plant it without much pruning.

The Harcot Apricot Tree is a tough one, ideal for first-time and seasoned growers. For easy-care fruit that's sweeter than most, order your own today!

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Full to partial sun (4 to 6 hours of sun) and well-drained soil ensure your Harcot Apricot will thrive.

To plant, dig your hole shallower than the root ball and at least twice the width. After the hole is finished, loosen the soil in the planting hole so the roots can break through easily. Then, place your tree, backfill the soil and water to settle the roots.

2. Watering: Water about once weekly. However, if you get around an inch of rainfall every 10 days or so during the growing season, additional watering should be unnecessary.

If you’re not sure how much water the tree needs, check the soil about 2 or 3 inches down - if it's dry, it's time to water.

3. Fertilizer: If you’re planting during the fall season, wait until the spring to use fertilizer. With nutrient-rich soil, fertilizer is unnecessary until your tree begins bearing fruit. After fruiting starts, an application of high-nitrogen fertilizer is recommended.

4. Pruning: Prune each year during the dormant season. If you’re located in growing zones 6 or farther north, wait to prune your tree until the late winter. When you do prune, make sure you’re pruning in an 'open center' shape, which keeps the tree’s canopy open for light purposes.