Prunus armenica 'Gold Kist'

These plum-sized, orange, freestone fruits, originally from California in the 1960's, are the first apricots to ripen each season. The firm orange flesh is delicious eaten fresh or dried.  What a great way to extend your harvest!

Only 300 chill hours needed to reliably bloom and set large quantities of fruit. Especially well-suited for warm climates. Blooms early; not for growers with variable spring weather.

Hardy to USDA Zone: 7

Mature Height:  12' -15'

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: July

Pollination: Self Fruitful

Rootstock: Semi-dwarf Myro 29c

Read our Apricot Growing Guide