Quick Facts
Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca ‘Harcot’
Rootstock: Myro 29C (Semi-Dwarf)
Mature Height: 12–15 ft
Mature Width: 10–12 ft
Recommended Spacing: 12–14 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preferences: Well-drained; slightly sandy or loamy soils
Overview
A sweet, flavorful apricot with medium-sized fruit. Harcot is a reliable, early-blooming apricot that performs well in home orchards.
Pollination Requirements
Self-fertile, but cross-pollination with another apricot can improve fruit set.
Recommended Pollinators: Harglow, Montrose, Perfection
Harvest Season
Early to Mid (July)
Best Uses
• Fresh eating
• Baking
• Preserves
Tips for Success
• Thin fruit to improve size and flavor
• Protect blossoms from late spring frost