{"product_id":"harcot-apricot-tree-cold-hardy-self-fertile-sweet-apricot-fruit-tree-3-ft","title":"Harcot Apricot Tree – Cold-Hardy Self-Fertile Sweet Apricot Fruit Tree (3 ft.)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHarcot Apricot Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePrunus armeniaca\u003c\/em\u003e ‘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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn 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 \u003cstrong\u003eearly to midsummer\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving gardeners a flavorful harvest before many later apricot varieties. Harcot is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eself-fruitful\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a second apricot tree is not required for fruit production, although another compatible variety nearby may improve yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHardy in approximately \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 5–8\u003c\/strong\u003e, Harcot grows best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and good air circulation. Mature trees commonly reach about \u003cstrong\u003e12–18 feet tall and 12–15 feet wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, Flavorful Apricots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy orange fruit with rich sweet-tart flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Hardy Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited for \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 5–8\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Fruitful Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can produce fruit without another apricot nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Summer Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces fruit earlier than many later-season apricot varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically reaches about \u003cstrong\u003e12–18 ft. tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 ft. wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on rootstock and pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Online Orchards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52438679290144,"sku":"FTAC007","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/0774\/4115\/files\/harcot1.jpg?v=1790188389","url":"https:\/\/onlineorchards.com\/products\/harcot-apricot-tree-cold-hardy-self-fertile-sweet-apricot-fruit-tree-3-ft","provider":"Online Orchards ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}