Quick Facts
Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca ‘Tomcot’
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; sandy or loamy soils
Overview
A flavorful, early-ripening apricot with firm, sweet fruit. Tomcot is easy to manage on semi-dwarf rootstock and is an excellent home orchard tree.
Pollination Requirements
Self-fertile, but cross-pollination with another apricot improves fruit set.
Recommended Pollinators: Harcot, Harglow, Montrose
Harvest Season
Early (Late June to Early July)
Best Uses
• Fresh eating
• Baking
• Canning
Tips for Success
• Thin fruit for optimal size
• Protect blossoms from late spring frost