Apricot, Manchurian Wescot

Prunus x ‘Westcot’

Priced by size:

Size (HxW): 30’ x 30’

Fruit Size: 1.25”

Planting Location: Cozy

Zone 3b

Large, golden freestone fruit

Great for eating fresh or preserves

Light pink flowers bloom in mid May

Fruit ripens late July; stores for 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator

Leaves turn apricot colour in the fall in similar shade of the fruit

Needs cross pollination to produce fruit. Must be a different variety of apricot or nanking cherry

Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results

Fast Growth Rate: 2’/year

Can be damaged by cold winter winds

Plant Care:

- Late frost can damage early blooms & prevent fruit; may only produce every 3-4 years - Apricots grow best in a wind sheltered area - Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil - Prune in spring - For best fruiting results, prune annually to avoid dense growth; ripening fruit needs lots of sunlight.

Description

Size (HxW): 30’ x 30’

Fruit Size: 1.25”

Planting Location: Cozy

Zone 3b

Large, golden freestone fruit
Great for eating fresh or preserves
Light pink flowers bloom in mid May
Fruit ripens late July; stores for 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator
Leaves turn apricot colour in the fall in similar shade of the fruit
Needs cross pollination to produce fruit. Must be a different variety of apricot or nanking cherry
Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
Fast Growth Rate: 2’/year
Can be damaged by cold winter winds