Apricots
Apricots are among the most ornamental and rewarding fruit trees for home gardens, combining spectacular spring beauty with exceptional harvests of tree-ripened fruit that far surpass anything available commercially. These deciduous trees showcase showy pink blossoms in early spring, followed by lush green foliage that transitions to beautiful autumn colors, creating year-round visual interest.
Reaching 15-20 feet at maturity but easily maintained at smaller sizes through pruning, apricots thrive in well-drained soils and sunny locations typical of Mediterranean and continental climates. The rich, aromatic freestone fruits offer a heavenly sweetness when allowed to ripen fully on the tree, perfect for fresh eating, canning, drying, or baking. Self-fertile and productive, these trees require minimal cross-pollination support while delivering reliable crops in USDA Zones 5-9.
Grafted on vigorous Apricot and Peach Seedling rootstocks for adaptability and disease resistance, apricots are excellent choices for edible landscapes where both ornamental appeal and delicious homegrown fruit are priorities.
Apricots
Apricots are among the most ornamental and rewarding fruit trees for home gardens, combining spectacular spring beauty with exceptional harvests of tree-ripened fruit that far surpass anything available commercially. These deciduous trees showcase showy pink blossoms in early spring, followed by lush green foliage that transitions to beautiful autumn colors, creating year-round visual interest.
Reaching 15-20 feet at maturity but easily maintained at smaller sizes through pruning, apricots thrive in well-drained soils and sunny locations typical of Mediterranean and continental climates. The rich, aromatic freestone fruits offer a heavenly sweetness when allowed to ripen fully on the tree, perfect for fresh eating, canning, drying, or baking. Self-fertile and productive, these trees require minimal cross-pollination support while delivering reliable crops in USDA Zones 5-9.
Grafted on vigorous Apricot and Peach Seedling rootstocks for adaptability and disease resistance, apricots are excellent choices for edible landscapes where both ornamental appeal and delicious homegrown fruit are priorities.
