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Apricot : HOYT MONTROSE Semi-Dwarf (Mustang)

$65.95

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The original Montrose apricot was discovered at Montrose, Colorado. It is a hardy, frost resistant variety that we sold for a number of years. Hoyt Montrose, which we are now making available, is a seedling of the original. This one is from northern Idaho. Unlike the original, it is not a sweet pit type, and fruit size is much better at 4-5cm (1 ½ -2"). The sweet, juicy yellow flesh of Hoyt Montrose gets good reviews on flavour, texture, and quality. The tree is vigorous and precocious. In addition, some folks in marginal areas have had better success setting fruit with this variety than any other, due to the late, prolonged bloom time.

SELF -FERTILE | ZONE 4 | HARVEST: EARLY AUGUST

Apricot Product Overview

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Homegrown, tree-ripened apricots are healthy, delicious eating- fresh, canned or dried. Apricot trees are notorious for waking up too early in the spring, and then getting their blossoms zapped by a late frost. You can help by planting on a sheltered north-facing slope. Another trick some old-timers used was spreading a layer of compost or horse-manure under the tree in early winter AFTER the ground was frozen. This slows down soil (and root) warm up in spring, consequently also delaying budbreak. We try to help by offering some of the later-blooming varieties.
 1.25-2m (4-6') bareroot trees

Rootstock

Semi-Dwarf

Pollenizer

Self-Fertile

Zone

Harvest

Early Aug.

Growing Tips

Apricot / Peach Growing Tip

One of the key factors that determines cold-hardiness for tender fruit trees such as apricots and peaches is how well they harden off in the fall. Any activity that stimulates growth should be avoided after August 1. This includes fertilizing, overly frequent watering and pruning.