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Semi Dwarf Harcot Apricot on Citation (Prunus armeniaca ‘Harcot’) is a popular, cold-hardy apricot variety valued for its medium to large golden-orange fruit with a red blush and smooth, sweet, aromatic flavor. Firm yet juicy, Harcot apricots are excellent for fresh eating, canning, drying, and baking. Known for its reliable crops and resistance to bacterial canker, Harcot is one of the best apricot choices for home growers in cooler regions. Grafted onto Citation rootstock, this tree offers manageable vigor, adaptability, and excellent productivity in both backyard orchards and landscapes.
Growing Semi Dwarf Harcot Apricot on Citation
Light: Requires full sun for optimal flowering, fruit set, and ripening.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid poorly drained sites.
Water: Water deeply and regularly during the growing season, especially in dry climates. Reduce frequency once fruit is harvested.
Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring and midsummer to encourage healthy growth and consistent yields.
Pollination: Partially self-fertile, but will set heavier crops when planted with another apricot variety for cross-pollination.
Maintenance: Prune in late winter to maintain shape, remove dead wood, and encourage strong fruiting branches. Thin developing fruit in early summer to improve size and quality.
Hardiness: Best suited for USDA zones 5–9. Ripens in mid-summer with fruit that stores well for several weeks under refrigeration.
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This tree is grafted onto Citation rootstock, which offers controlled vigor, adaptability to various soil types, excellent fruit quality, and cold tolerance. Shipped at a healthy, well-established size with a strong root system, trees are carefully packaged to arrive safely and ready to plant in orchards, gardens, or edible landscapes.
Growing Zones
5a - 9b
Low Temperature
-20°F
High Temperature
95°F
Fragrant
Yes
Polinator Required
No, self-fertile
Polinator Friendly
Yes, attracts pollinators with flowers
Flower Color
Pink, White
Growth Rate
Semi-dwarf growth habit due to Citation rootstock
Soil
Prefers well-draining soil, adaptable to many soil types
Moisture
Requires regular watering but sensitive to waterlogging
Sun Exposure
Full sun (minimum 6 hours per day)
Mature Spread
Approximately 12-16 feet
Mature Height
12-18 feet
Bloom Period
Late spring (late bloom helps avoid frost damage)
Pruning Time
Late winter to early spring, also summer pruning recommended to maintain size
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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