Cot-N-Candy Aprium® Tree
Description
About The Cot-N-Candy Aprium® Tree
A productive white apricot-plum hybrid!
Cot-N-Candy Aprium® was Introduced by the World-Famous Floyd Zaiger who specialized in the hybrid development of stone fruit. As the name implies, this natural apricot-plum cross produces incredibly sweet and aromatic fruits with freestone pits. Shaped like a plum, with a juicy apricot-like flavor.
The attractive gold and pink blushed apriums have white flesh that melts in your mouth! A favorite at farmer markets, Cot-N-Candy apriums are often enjoyed fresh and are also great for baking and canning.
How to Grow Cot-N-Candy Apriums
This compact stone fruit tree is a consistent bearer of fruits that ripen in early-to-mid July. It has a vigorous and semi-spreading growth habit.
This self-fertile tree has a winter chill hour requirement of approximately 400 hours at or below 45 degrees. Plant with another aprium or apricot for an even larger crop!
May be covered by USPP #17,827 or other patents.
Characteristics
Bloom Time | Early |
Chill Hours | 400 |
Fruit Color | Yellow |
Fruit Size | Medium |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | July |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Juicy |
Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Range | 7 - 10 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow apricot trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.