PRUNUS `GOLDCOT` APRICOT

Plant Type-Edibles,Fruit Tree

Hardiness- ZONE 5-8

Mature Size-Height- 15 - 20 Ft Width- 15 -20 Ft

Flower Color - Yellow Shades

Description- (Semi-Dwarf) 'Goldcot' produces a great crop of early, medium sized, nearly round Apricots in early August. These delicious fruits are freestone and have a tough golden yellow skin that protects them from easy bruising. 'Goldcot' fruit is fine for fresh eating, but truly shines as a canner since the flavor, texture and the golden color go through the canning process better than most other Apricots without a loss of quality. Apricots like 'Goldcot' contain carotenoids which are antioxidants that help prevent heart disease, reduce "bad cholesterol" levels and protect against cancer. 'Goldcot' is somewhat self-fruitful but for best yield, plant (2) or more together or plant another selection of Apricot nearby. You won't mind planting more since the trees are gorgeous in late April, covered with pink blossoms, and ornamental in summer with their furrowed bark and heart-shaped, glossy leaves. Plant in full sun for the best fruit production.

Attributes-Semi-dwarf

Heavy producer

Early August crop of medium-sized, nearly round apricots

Golden-yellow skin

Great for fresh eating

Best as a canner since the flavor, texture and the golden color go through the canning process better than most other Apricots

Contain antioxidants that help prevent heart disease, reduce "bad cholesterol" levels and protect against cancer

Pink blossoms in late April

Furrowed bark and glossy leaves in summer