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Best varieties of apricot for Zone 8
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neptune24 GA, 8A (
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Tue, Aug 7, 12 at 1:30
| I would like to know what the best apricot varieties are for a fairly warm climate. I live in northeast GA (Zone 8A). I would prefer one that is at least reasonably self-fertile, so that I don't have to plant two. Thanks for any info. |
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RE: Best varieties of apricot for Zone 8
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| Two favorites on this forum were Tomcot and Robada. Both should work for your zone. Tony |
RE: Best varieties of apricot for Zone 8
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| I would only recommend Tomcot. Robada is a California cot and I expect it will not do well in a humid climate. I will know more soon, my Robada will likely fruit next year. Scott |
RE: Best varieties of apricot for Zone 8
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| Thanks, Tony and Scott, for the fruity responses. ;) I think I'll look for a Tomcat, er, Tomcot then. :) |
RE: Best varieties of apricot for Zone 8
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| I was thinking about the Tomcat some more, and have a couple of questions: 1) Where is the best place to order a Tomcot (preferably one that will ship in the fall, not next spring)? 2) Does it matter what kind of rootstock you choose? (One company I looked at gives you a choice.) Thanks for any info. |
RE: Best varieties of apricot for Zone 8
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| I believe Fowlers nursery will sell you a single tree. I got ten from them last year and the size of the trees far surpassed the size of a single tree I received from a smaller Dave Wilson distributor the year before. |
RE: Best varieties of apricot for Zone 8
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RE: Best varieties of apricot for Zone 8
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| I have my moonglow apricot about 3 years, its about 8 ft, tall and has not yet produced any flowers for me. What can be the problem I live in zone 8 s/e gorgia. |
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