Harcot, Apricot
Developed in Canada, Harcot is an excellent selection for northern growers at it is a very hardy variety of apricot that tends to bloom late - so ensuring the flowers won't be damaged by late spring frosts. The fruit is free-stone and has an attractive yellow-orange color with a delightful, scrumptious flavor that is sweet and juicy. A beautiful tree for your landscape, Harcot trees tend to have a naturally rounded and in spring they put on a delightful display of pink flowers! These trees are also very resistant to many of the diseases that other varieties of apricot have issues with such as brown rot and perennial canker. Cold hardy to -25 degrees or USDA zone 4.
Self-fertile (does not need to be planted near a different variety in order to produce fruit).