Apricots
We offer a broad selection of Apricot varieties adapted to a wide range of climate conditions. Late bloom, disease resistance & a long harvest season are a few of the selected traits that Dave Wilson Nursery chooses for our Apricot collection.
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Pixie-Cot genetic dwarf
Pixie-Cot is the first genetic dwarf apricot that meets the “Flavor Test” at Dave Wilson Nursery. The tree is compact, the fruit is medium sized, of fine quality and ripens around June 1st in California’s Central Valley. Estimated chill requirement: 600 hours. (Zaiger)
Autumn Glo
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 at Dave Wilson Nursery fruit tastings. Estimated chill requirement: 500 hours or less.
Blenheim (Royal)
All-purpose freestone, sweet, aromatic, flavorful. Long-time No.1 apricot in California. Early bloom. Late June harvest in Central Calif. Estimated chill requirement: 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
Chinese (Mormon)
Cold hardy, frost hardy, sets heavy crops of small to medium size sweet fruit. Recommended for difficult, spring frost-prone climates. 700 hours. Self-fruitful.
Canadian White Blenheim
Taste test winner! One of the all-time top-scoring apricots in Dave Wilson Nursery blind taste tests. Syrupy sweet white flesh with firm texture. 500 to 700 hours. Partly self-fruitful: biggest crops if cross-pollenized by another apricot.
Castlebrite
Very early ripening commercial variety (June Ist in Central Calif., between Royal Rosa and Katy). Reliable-bearing, produces crops when other varieties don't. Semisweet when fully ripe. 500 hours. Self-fruitful.
Earli Autumn
Wonderful flavor both fresh and dried as tested by Dave Wilson Nursery. It will please even the most critical of apricot lovers. Late harvest, first two weeks of August. Estimated chill requirement: 500 hours or less. Pat. #9937 (Zaiger)
Early Golden
Medium to large fruit of fine quality ripens early, before Blenheim (Royal). Blooms 7-10 days later than Blenheim. 450 hours. Self-fruitful.
Flavor Giant
One of the earliest fruits of the year (ripens during cherry season - late May/early June in Central Calif.). Heavy crops of extremely large, sweet/tart, flavorful fruit. Estimated chill requirement: 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger).
Flora Gold
All-purpose freestone. Early harvest, 2-3 weeks before Blenheim (Royal). Very good quality, reliable producer (produces when other vareties don't). Good choice for backyard apricot. Estimated chill requirement: 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
Goldcot
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.
Goldkist
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.(Zaiger)
Harcot
From Canada. Frost hardy late bloom. Resists brown rot and perennial canker. Medium to large fruit ripens early to mid-June in Central Calif. Sweet, juicy, rich flavor - one of the best. 700 hours. Self-fruitful.
Harglow
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.
Katy
Large, all-purpose flavorful freestone. Treeripe fruit is subacid (not tart). A favorite apricot for warm-winter climates. Early harvest, 3-4 weeks before Blenheim (Royal). Estimated chill requirement: 200 to 300 hours. Self-fruitful. Pat. No. 4339. (Zaiger)
Moorpark
Long-time favorite of apricot fanciers for its exceptionally rich flavor and aroma. Reliable producer. Used fresh and for canning. 600 hours. Self-fruitful.
Nugget
Large, flavorful yellow freestone. Attractive orange skin blushed with red. Ripens mid-June in central California, 1 to 2 weeks before Blenheim. Vigorous, productive tree Originated in Ontario, California & introduced in 1956. Estimated chill requirement: 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
Patterson
Reliable, heavy-bearing commercial variety, Very firm, medium-sized fruit suited to canning, drying or fresh use. Estimated chilling requirement 600 hours. Self-fruitful.
Puget Gold
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 (estimate) Self-fruitful.
Royal Rosa
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 Calif.). Excellent backyard apricot. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
Tilton
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 Calif. 600 hours. Self-fruitful.
Tomcot
The most consistently productive apricot variety at Dave Wilson Nursery 1992-97. Large, orange fruit with firm, sweet flesh. Early harvest, 2-3 weeks before Wenatchee Moorpark. Originated at Prosser, WA, introduced in 1989. Estimated chill requirement: 500 hours or less. Partly self-fruitful; biggest crops if cross-pollenized by another apricot. Pat. No. 7034.
Wenatchee Moorpark
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.
