The Harcot Apricot Tree (Prunus armeniaca ‘Harcot’) is a cold-hardy, productive fruit tree known for its sweet flavor, attractive orange fruit, and dependable performance in home orchards. Developed in Canada, Harcot produces medium to large apricots with bright orange skin, often accented by a red blush, and firm, juicy flesh with a rich, sweet-tart flavor. The fruit is excellent for fresh eating and also works beautifully for canning, drying, preserves, jams, baking, sauces, and homemade desserts.
In early spring, Harcot produces a beautiful display of white to pale pink blossoms that add ornamental value to the landscape and attract bees and other pollinators. The fruit typically ripens in early to midsummer, giving gardeners a flavorful harvest before many later apricot varieties. Harcot is generally considered self-fruitful, so a second apricot tree is not required for fruit production, although another compatible variety nearby may improve yields.
Hardy in approximately USDA Zones 5–8, Harcot grows best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and good air circulation. Mature trees commonly reach about 12–18 feet tall and 12–15 feet wide, depending on rootstock and pruning, and can be maintained smaller with regular training. With its cold hardiness, attractive fruit, excellent flavor, and reliable production, the Harcot Apricot Tree is an outstanding choice for backyard orchards and edible landscapes.
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Sweet, Flavorful Apricots: Juicy orange fruit with rich sweet-tart flavor.
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Cold-Hardy Variety: Well suited for USDA Zones 5–8.
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Self-Fruitful Tree: Can produce fruit without another apricot nearby.
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Early Summer Harvest: Produces fruit earlier than many later-season apricot varieties.
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Mature Size: Typically reaches about 12–18 ft. tall and 12–15 ft. wide, depending on rootstock and pruning.
