Puget Gold Apricot

Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca 'Puget Gold'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12'-15'
W: 8'

planting zones

5a-9b

Puget Gold Apricot plant details

Puget Gold Apricot is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Puget Gold Apricot

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Puget Gold Apricot

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Introduced by Washington State University, this fine cultivar produces its large crops of golden apricots with a pretty red blush, the appealing and freestone fruit of very good flavor sets even in cool-spring areas. Usually flowering in March and ripening in August. A small tree to 15' with pink-blushed white flowers in spring and nice fall color; self-fertile and requires 600 chill hours. S/M