Casino Apricot Pollinator
Planting an apricot tree is a great way to enjoy your own supply of delectable, fresh fruit. The apricot trees in our selection are highly productive and will bear bushels of apricots each summer. This luscious fruit features gorgeous, golden skin and velvety flesh that is firm yet juicy. The apricots are flavorful and aromatic, and our varieties have a distinctive, homegrown flavor. They taste great when canned or frozen for later, used to make desserts, or dried to make a healthy snack. And because most of our apricot trees produce freestone fruit (when you cut them open, the pit falls right out), they are easy to eat fresh. Plus, apricots are low in calories and provide a rich source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
A hardy apricot that produces meaty and smooth tasting fruit. Good for eating fresh or preserves. Fruit is golden yellow and ripens late August. Manchurian apricot offers a rare combination with ornamental beauty, hardiness, and an abundance of reddish gold fruits that are pleasing to both the eyes and the taste buds. The Manchurian apricot is a freestone fruit with rosy-cheeked golden skin and rich juicy yellow/gold flesh. California Bay Area apricot varieties include Goldkist, Early Gold, Newcastle, Blenheim and Autumn Royal. These varieties are self-pollinating, but if there is only a small population of.
To ensure your growing success and satisfaction, there are a few things to consider when you buy an apricot tree.
Zone Compatibility
Your climate plays an important role in whether an apricot tree will produce fruit or even survive. Before ordering a tree, make sure its recommended hardiness zone range includes your area.
Proper Pollination
All of the apricot trees we offer are self-pollinating, which is ideal if you don’t have the growing space to plant a second variety for pollination. If you do have enough room, we always recommend planting multiple varieties for optimum fruit production.
Mature Tree Size
Make sure you pick the right size for your space. When our apricot trees mature, they will be one of two sizes:
- Dwarf apricot trees mature to be about 8-10' tall and wide. Even though they are smaller, they produce an abundance of full-size fruit.
- Standard apricot trees mature to be about 15-25' tall and 20' wide. They are perfect if you have a large space or want a multi-purpose shade tree.
Autumn Glo Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Late season apricot with tremendous flavor. Ripens in the first two weeks of August. Fruit is medium-sized with good color. One of the highest scoring apricot varieties to date at Dave Wilson Nursery fruit tastings. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9. (Zaiger)
Autumn Royal Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Latest-ripening apricot. Medium to large, oval shaped fruit. Yellow skin with pale orange flesh. Ripens in September. Est. chill requirement 400 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9.
Blenheim (Royal) Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
All-purpose freestone. Sweet, aromatic, flavorful - the long-time No. 1 apricot in California. Early bloom. Late June harvest in Central CA. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-8.
Bongo Fruiting-Flowering ApricotPrunus mume 'Bongo' -WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Prunus mume 'Bongo'. Flowering apricot, large fruit to 2 inches, pinkish-white flowers.
Brittany Gold Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
This sweet apricot is a very consistent producer in the Dave Wilson test orchard, and has proven to perform in tough climates where no other apricots do. This large, firm fruit has an extremely long season for an apricot, hanging for two weeks or more at the end of July. Self-fruitful. Estimated chilling requirement 500-700 hours. U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13504 (Zaiger)
Canadian White Blenheim Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
One of the all-time top-scoring apricots in Dave Wilson Nursery blind taste tests. Syrupy sweet white flesh with firm texture. 700 hours. Pollenized by other late blooming apricot. USDA Zones 4-7..
Chinese Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Cold hardy, frost hardy, sets heavy crops of small to medium size sweet fruit. Recommended for difficult climates prone to spring frosts. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 4-7.
Earli-Autumn Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Wonderful flavor as tested by Dave Wilson Nursery both fresh and dried. Will please even the most critical of apricot lovers. Late harvest, first two weeks of August. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Pat. No. 9937). USDA Zones 7-9. (Zaiger)
Flavor Giant Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
One of the earliest fruits of the year (ripens late May/early June in Central CA). Heavy crops of extremely large, sweet-tart, flavorful fruit. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9. (Zaiger)
Flora Gold Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
All-purpose freestone. Early harvest, 2-3 weeks before Blenheim (Royal). Very good quality, reliable producer (produces when other varieties do not). Good choice for backyard apricot. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9. (Zaiger)
Gold Kist Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Excellent backyard apricot for warm winter climates. Freestone, very good quality. Heavy bearing. Early harvest, 3-4 weeks before Blenheim (Royal). 300 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9. (Zaiger)
Goldcot Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Productive even in cold, humid climates. Medium-sized fruit with golden yellow skin and yellow-orange freestone flesh. Juicy, with tangy flavor, used fresh and for freezing and canning. Originated in Michigan, introduced in 1967. 800 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 4-8.
Golden Amber Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Large size, light orange skin. Firm flesh with excellent flavor. Pit burn resistant. Harvest begins early July at Hickman, CA. Estimated chilling requirement 600 hours. Hardy to USDA zone 6.
Harcot Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
From Canada. Frost hardy late bloom. Resists brown rot and perennial canker. Medium to large fruit ripens early to mid-June in Central CA. Sweet, juicy, rich flavor one of the best. 700 hours. Self-fruitful.
Harglow Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Late-blooming, productive tree, proven in coastal Northwestern climates. Medium size, bright orange fruit sometimes blushed red. Orange freestone flesh is firm, sweet, flavorful. Resistant to perennial canker and brown rot, resists cracking. Originated in Ontario, Canada. Introduced in 1982. 800 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-9.
Hunza Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Native to northwest Pakistan, the fruit is sweet and flavorful. Very cold hardy.
Katy Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Large, all-purpose, flavorful freestone. Tree ripe fruit is subacid (not tart). A favorite apricot for warm-winter climates. Early harvest, 3-4 weeks before Blenheim (Royal). 200 to 300 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9. (Zaiger)
Mokel Fruiting-Flowering ApricotPrunus mume 'Mokel' -WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Prunus mume 'Mokel'. Spectacular early pink blooms, 1' to 1 1/4' fruit. Sometimes used for pickling.
Montrose Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Frost-resistant late bloom; vigorous, very hardy tree, a select seedling discovered at Montrose, Colorado. Large, sweet, yellow fruit with a red blush, edible pit. Ripens mid-July. Est. chill requirement 600 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-9.
Moorpark Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Long-time favorite of apricot fanciers for its exceptionally rich flavor and aroma. Reliable producer. Used fresh and for canning. 600 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 6-9.
Nugget Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Large, flavorful yellow freestone. Attractive orange skin blushed with red. Ripens mid-June in Central CA, 1-2 weeks earlier than Blenheim. Vigorous, productive tree. Originated in Ontario, CA. Introduced in 1956. Estimated chilling requirement 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful
Patterson Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Reliable, heavy bearing commercial variety. Very firm, medium-sized fruit suited to canning, drying or fresh use. 600 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 6-9.
Perfection Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Very productive, hardy tree. Fruit is very large, sweet and juicy. Performs well where spring frost is a problem. USDA Zones 4-7.
Pixie-Cot Genetic Semi-dwarf Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Compact tree with medium-sized, fine quality fruit. First genetically dwarfed apricot to meet the flavor standards set by Dave Wilson Nursery for release to the home gardener. Ripens first week of June in CA's Central Valley. 500 hours. Patent pending. (Zaiger)
Puget Gold Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Proven producer of large, flavorful fruit in Western Washington. Recommended for other western climates where spring rains and frosts limit apricot culture. Harvest early August. 600 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 6-9.
Rival Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Aromatic, slightly tart, large oval fruit. Heavy midseason bloomer, good producer. Early harvest of orange-red blushed or speckled red fruit with deep orange flesh. Reliable variety where frost hardy traits are required. Requires an early blooming pollenizer. Zones 5-8.
Royal Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
All-purpose freestone. Sweet, aromatic, flavorful - the long-time No.1 apricot in California. Early bloom. Late June harvest in Central CA. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-8.
Royal Rosa Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Extremely vigorous - more disease tolerant than other apricots. Bears young and heavy. Especially nice fruit: sweet, low acid, fine flavor. Very early harvest (late May in Central CA). Excellent backyard apricot. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9. (Zaiger)
Shiro-Kaga Fruiting-Flowering Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
Fruiting, flowering Japanese Apricot. White, fragrant single petal flowers bloom early in February. Fruits at 1' diameter are harvested for pickling, dehydrating and medicinal purposes. Harvest in mid May. Self-fruitful but best when pollinated by another early blooming apricot like Bongo or Mokel. Required chill 400 hours or less. Best in zones 7-10.
Tilton Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
No.1 apricot for canning, excellent fresh or dried as well. Medium to large, firm, rich flavor - one of the best. Widely adapted. Early July in Central CA. 600 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-9.
Tomcot Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
A consistently productive apricot variety. Large, orange fruit with firm, sweet flesh. Slightly tart, old-time apricot flavor. Early harvest, 2 - 3 weeks before Wenatchee Moorpark. Originated at Prosser, WA, introduced in 1989. 500 hours or less. Partly self-fruitful, largest crops if cross-pollenized by another apricot. USDA Zones 4-8.
Tropic Gold Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
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Reliable producer of medium-large yellow fruit with orange-red blush and exceptional flavor. Ripens late June. Discovered at Camarillo, CA. Low-chill, 350 hours or less. Self-fertile. USDA Zones 7-9.
Wenatchee Moorpark Apricot-WHERE TO BUY THIS VARIETY-
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Long time favorite in Western OR & WA. Recommended for other western climates where spring rains and frosts limit apricot culture. Flavorful fruit used fresh, dried, canned. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-9.