Pixie-Cot Apricot Tree

About the Pixie-Cot Apricot Tree

Experience the delightful bounty of homegrown apricots with the Pixie-Cot Apricot Tree, a revolutionary creation from Zaiger Genetics. Compact yet prolific, this self-pollinating fruit tree produces medium-sized, flavorful fruit, perfect for backyard gardens.

With fragrant, white blooms tinted with pink in early spring, this deciduous stone fruit tree adds beauty to any landscape. Ripening in the first week of June in California’s Central Valley, and with fruit ripening in late May to early June, this tree requires approximately 500 chilling hours. Thriving in USDA Zones 6 to 9, it blooms late within its fruit type, ensuring a dependable harvest of early-season apricots.

The Pixie-Cot Apricot Tree boasts a compact growth habit, reaching a height of 8 to 10 feet, making it easily maintainable in smaller spaces. This deciduous stone fruit tree is one of the earliest ripening, with unique, and balanced apricot flavors. Its medium-sized fruit features a bright orange skin and a delicious flavor profile, perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserves.

How to Grow the Pixie-Cot Apricot Tree

Grow your own apricots and experience the superior flavor! Its slow-growing, upright nature and self-fertile characteristics make it an ideal choice for backyard orchards or small gardens. Expect fruit production within 3 to 5 years.

Ensure optimal growth by planting in full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Thin fruit early in the season to maximize quality and size. Be aware of its susceptibility to various diseases and set a regular spray schedule. With its columnar growth habit and moderate growth rate, the Pixie-Cot Apricot Tree provides not only delectable fruit but also ornamental beauty to your outdoor space.

Discover the joy of growing your own apricots with the Pixie-Cot Tree, a versatile and flavorful addition to any home orchard or landscape.

Prunus armenica ‘Pixie Cot’ USPPAF