When do apricots bloom

They are susceptible to late spring frosts. Bacterial canker is a common disease of young trees in California. Plant trees at about a 10 to 20 ft. Apricots are mostly self-fruitful and ripen in late June to July — days from full bloom. The California Backyard Orchard. University of California. Share Print X. Chinese or Mormon apricot is self-pollinating and produces heavy crop in midsummer. The fruit is small to medium in size with a red blush over orange color.

A bonus is that the pits are edible and can be eaten like almonds. Goldcot was developed in Michigan, another place known for its cold winters. It is self-pollinating, producing a heavy crop at midsummer. The fruit is medium to large and has a golden yellow skin with red speckles. The flesh is orange, firm and juicy. Moorpark was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson.

It is self-pollinating and produces a heavy, midsummer crop. The fruit has a deep, tangy-sweet flavor that makes it perfect for any use.

Moorpark tends to grow into a smaller tree which makes it perfect for smaller spaces. Tilton is another old variety.

It is self-pollinating and produces a heavy crop in late summer. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 9. A new apricot tree requires three to four years before it will produce fruit. These early years are when the tree is growing foliage.

You do not want the tree to fruit because fruit production will weaken the rest of the tree's growth in the first few years. If you notice any blooms appearing, remove them to prevent them from producing fruit. Apricots require between and hours below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter to properly produce blooms and fruit. Matching this number to your area's average chill hours is especially important for apricots, which bloom in the late winter.