Stark® Earli-Orange™ Apricot Tree
Description
This is one of the first Apricots of the season AND it’s one of the biggest ‘ cots you can grow! Tastes like nectar when fully tree ripened. You can eat’ em straight from the tree, dry' em, can' em or freeze' em. No matter how you use them, you’re sure to love them! Ripens in late June. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | Pink |
Fruit Color | Orange |
Fruit Size | Large |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Late June |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Mild, Subacid |
Texture | Firm |
Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
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.