Apricot Goldcot is a modern variety and a popular choice for our climate. It is self-fertile and frost hardy, reliably producing healthy crops of good sized golden-yellow fruit in August, delicious to eat straight from the tree, and good for freezing or bottling.

Apricots are prone to canker during prolonged wet weather so growing them against a southerly wall or a pot is often the best solution. Good drainage is essential in a fertile well-drained soil. Water well during the dry months especially if planted in a pot.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Position: Sun, warm protected position

Foliage: Deciduous, pretty shaped green leaves

Flowering: Blossom

Fruiting: Golden-yellow fruit in August/September

Habit: Bushy rounded crown

Hardiness: Frost hardy

Growth: Fairly vigorous

Benefits to Wildlife: Yes, bees, butterflies, birds and other wildlife.

Height & Spread in Maturity:  3.5-4m x 2.5m

History, Symbolism: Of Interest: Apricots are seen as a symbol of happiness and prosperity. In Greek Mythology, they are often said to be the Golden Apples in the garden of Hesperides although both the apple and the golden quince are also believed to be the Golden Apples. They are featured in the culture of the Far East, China associated the with education and medicine. Confucius, it seems taught his students under apricot trees, believed to promote wisdom and knowledge. The fruit were also considered an aid to fertility.