Puget Gold Apricot

A Popular Apricot With Consistent Flavor 

The Puget Gold Apricot shines like gold in the landscape with its abundant, yellow, juicy apricots that are impossible to miss!

Introduced by Washington State University, this one-of-a-kind apricot is easy-growing and highly rewarding. Blooming in early March and producing large apricots in August, you’ll enjoy a bounty of homegrown apricots, right from your backyard or patio!

Plus, our larger varieties are especially hardy and can handle late spring frosts, so you don’t have to worry about your apricots being harmed or your harvest being diminished. It’s also very resistant to disease, making it even more appealing.   

Place the Puget Gold Apricot in your landscape as a statement tree or pot it up on your patio or porch and watch its gorgeous fruit glisten. Once it’s ready to be harvested, you’ll enjoy its sweet, juicy flavor that’s known to be extremely consistent.  

And what’s more is that the Puget Gold Apricot grows well in a range of zones, so it’s a versatile choice that’s widely appreciated. Gardeners and cooks alike will appreciate its easy care and delicious taste that’s perfect for utilizing in the kitchen to make jams, salads, baked goods and more!

There’s a reason the Puget Gold Apricot is one of America’s favorite apricots - find out for yourself why it’s so highly praised! Order yours today to experience its unparalleled taste and charm.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Full to partial sun (4 to 6 hours of sun) and well-drained soil ensure your tree will thrive.

To plant, dig your hole shallower than the root ball and at least twice the width. After the hole is finished, loosen the soil in the planting hole so the roots can break through easily. Then, place your tree, backfill the soil and water to settle the roots.

2. Watering: Water about once weekly. However, if you get around an inch of rainfall every 10 days or so during the growing season, additional watering should be unnecessary.

If you’re not sure how much water the tree needs, check the soil about 2 or 3 inches down - if it's dry, it's time to water.

3. Fertilizer: If you’re planting during the fall season, wait until the spring to use fertilizer. With nutrient-rich soil, fertilizer is unnecessary until your tree begins bearing fruit. After fruiting starts, an application of high-nitrogen fertilizer is recommended.

4. Pruning: Prune each year during the dormant season. If you’re located in growing zones 6 or further north, wait to prune your tree until the late winter. When you do prune, make sure you’re pruning in an 'open center' shape, which keeps the tree’s canopy open for light purposes.