Pixie Cot Apricot
Prunus armenica 'Pixie Cot'
A new and exciting breakthrough for the backyard grower! This new Zaiger introduction has a delicious flavor. It is a miniature, easily maintained at only eight feet tall. The abundant fruit is medium size with a bright orange skin. It has yet to be tested around the nation but is expected to be very cold hardy and should do well where apricots thrive.
On Citation rootstock, the tree needs a well-drained soil. Patent pending. 600 chill hours.
USDA Zone: 6-9
Grow Height: 8'-10' (Compact)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: August
Pollination: Self Fertile
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: Citation
Read our Apricot Growing Guide
Prunus armenica 'Pixie Cot'
A new and exciting breakthrough for the backyard grower! This new Zaiger introduction has a delicious flavor. It is a miniature, easily maintained at only eight feet tall. The abundant fruit is medium size with a bright orange skin. It has yet to be tested around the nation but is expected to be very cold hardy and should do well where apricots thrive.
On Citation rootstock, the tree needs a well-drained soil. Patent pending. 600 chill hours.
USDA Zone: 6-9
Grow Height: 8'-10' (Compact)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: August
Pollination: Self Fertile
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: Citation
Read our Apricot Growing Guide
Description
Prunus armenica 'Pixie Cot'
A new and exciting breakthrough for the backyard grower! This new Zaiger introduction has a delicious flavor. It is a miniature, easily maintained at only eight feet tall. The abundant fruit is medium size with a bright orange skin. It has yet to be tested around the nation but is expected to be very cold hardy and should do well where apricots thrive.
On Citation rootstock, the tree needs a well-drained soil. Patent pending. 600 chill hours.
USDA Zone: 6-9
Grow Height: 8'-10' (Compact)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: August
Pollination: Self Fertile
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: Citation
Read our Apricot Growing Guide
