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Tropic Gold Apricot - 10 Gallon
SKU:
2056280
UPC:
014949314357
$129.99
- Low-chill apricot that thrives in warmer, mild-winter regions—needs only about 350 chilling hours.
- Self-fertile and productive, with an abundant crop typically ripening June through July.
- Medium-large golden-orange fruit with a speckled red cheek—sweet and juicy fresh, great for canning or drying.
- Moderately fast-growing, compact-sized fruit tree reaching about 15 ft. tall and wide in full sun.
Tropic Gold Apricot (Prunus armeniaca ‘Tropic Gold’) is a fantastic choice for gardeners in warm, mild-winter climates who want reliable homegrown fruit without high chill requirements. This self-fertile, low-chill apricot needs only about 350 chilling hours and produces an abundant harvest from June to July. The medium-large fruit is golden orange with a speckled red cheek and has a sweet, juicy flavor that’s delicious fresh—and sturdy enough for canning or drying. In early spring, the tree is also ornamental, offering showy, fragrant white blossoms that attract pollinators. Plant Tropic Gold in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil, water deeply while establishing, and prune as needed for a healthy, productive tree.
Product Overview
- Botanical name: Prunus armeniaca ‘Tropic Gold’
- Common name: Tropic Gold Apricot
- Plant type: Deciduous fruit tree
- USDA Zones: 7–9
- Light: Full sun
- Mature size: About 15 ft. tall and wide
Key Features
- Low-chill variety requiring only about 350 chilling hours.
- Self-fertile for dependable fruiting with just one tree.
- Sweet, juicy fruit that’s excellent fresh and holds up for canning or drying.
- Showy spring blossoms that are fragrant and pollinator-friendly.
Fruit: Flavor, Size & Harvest Window
- Fruit size: Medium-large
- Fruit color: Golden orange with a speckled red cheek
- Flavor: Sweet and juicy
- Best uses: Fresh eating, canning, drying
- Typical harvest: June to July
Thin young fruit if you’d like larger, more evenly sized apricots at harvest time.
Chill Hours & Pollination
- Chill requirement: About 350 chilling hours
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Why it matters: Ideal for warmer regions with mild winters where higher-chill fruit trees can struggle to set fruit
Size & Growth Habit
- Growth rate: Fast
- Mature size: About 15 ft. tall and wide
- Form: Naturally sized for home gardens; prune to shape as desired
Flowers & Spring Interest
- Bloom time: Early spring
- Flower color: White
- Flower traits: Showy, fragrant; excellent for cutting
- Garden benefit: Attracts pollinators
Light Requirements
Provide full sun for best flowering, fruit set, and flavor development.
Watering
- When to water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry
- First few seasons: Water deeply and regularly to establish a strong root system
- After establishment: Reduce frequency while continuing deep watering as needed
Soil & Planting Tips
Tropic Gold performs best in fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
- Choose a sunny site with reliable drainage—avoid areas where water pools.
- Amend soil with compost to improve fertility and structure.
- Mulch helps conserve moisture and protects roots (keep mulch off the trunk).
Pruning, Feeding & Fruit Thinning
- Feeding: Feed in late winter while dormant
- Pruning: Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches
- Fruit thinning: Thin young fruit to increase mature fruit size
- Cold protection: Protect from harsh winter extremes
Simple yearly pruning plus thinning can improve fruit size and help keep the tree healthy and productive.
Wildlife Benefits
- Attracts pollinators: Yes
- Benefits birds: Yes
- Edible: Yes
Companion Plant Ideas
Pair Tropic Gold Apricot with sun-loving companions that complement an edible garden:
- Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
- Hydrangea
- Coneflower (Echinacea)
- Lilac (Syringa)
- Lavender
- Rosemary
- Low-chill apricot that thrives in warmer, mild-winter regions—needs only about 350 chilling hours.
- Self-fertile and productive, with an abundant crop typically ripening June through July.
- Medium-large golden-orange fruit with a speckled red cheek—sweet and juicy fresh, great for canning or drying.
- Moderately fast-growing, compact-sized fruit tree reaching about 15 ft. tall and wide in full sun.
Tropic Gold Apricot (Prunus armeniaca ‘Tropic Gold’) is a fantastic choice for gardeners in warm, mild-winter climates who want reliable homegrown fruit without high chill requirements. This self-fertile, low-chill apricot needs only about 350 chilling hours and produces an abundant harvest from June to July. The medium-large fruit is golden orange with a speckled red cheek and has a sweet, juicy flavor that’s delicious fresh—and sturdy enough for canning or drying. In early spring, the tree is also ornamental, offering showy, fragrant white blossoms that attract pollinators. Plant Tropic Gold in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil, water deeply while establishing, and prune as needed for a healthy, productive tree.
Product Overview
- Botanical name: Prunus armeniaca ‘Tropic Gold’
- Common name: Tropic Gold Apricot
- Plant type: Deciduous fruit tree
- USDA Zones: 7–9
- Light: Full sun
- Mature size: About 15 ft. tall and wide
Key Features
- Low-chill variety requiring only about 350 chilling hours.
- Self-fertile for dependable fruiting with just one tree.
- Sweet, juicy fruit that’s excellent fresh and holds up for canning or drying.
- Showy spring blossoms that are fragrant and pollinator-friendly.
Fruit: Flavor, Size & Harvest Window
- Fruit size: Medium-large
- Fruit color: Golden orange with a speckled red cheek
- Flavor: Sweet and juicy
- Best uses: Fresh eating, canning, drying
- Typical harvest: June to July
Thin young fruit if you’d like larger, more evenly sized apricots at harvest time.
Chill Hours & Pollination
- Chill requirement: About 350 chilling hours
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Why it matters: Ideal for warmer regions with mild winters where higher-chill fruit trees can struggle to set fruit
Size & Growth Habit
- Growth rate: Fast
- Mature size: About 15 ft. tall and wide
- Form: Naturally sized for home gardens; prune to shape as desired
Flowers & Spring Interest
- Bloom time: Early spring
- Flower color: White
- Flower traits: Showy, fragrant; excellent for cutting
- Garden benefit: Attracts pollinators
Light Requirements
Provide full sun for best flowering, fruit set, and flavor development.
Watering
- When to water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry
- First few seasons: Water deeply and regularly to establish a strong root system
- After establishment: Reduce frequency while continuing deep watering as needed
Soil & Planting Tips
Tropic Gold performs best in fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
- Choose a sunny site with reliable drainage—avoid areas where water pools.
- Amend soil with compost to improve fertility and structure.
- Mulch helps conserve moisture and protects roots (keep mulch off the trunk).
Pruning, Feeding & Fruit Thinning
- Feeding: Feed in late winter while dormant
- Pruning: Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches
- Fruit thinning: Thin young fruit to increase mature fruit size
- Cold protection: Protect from harsh winter extremes
Simple yearly pruning plus thinning can improve fruit size and help keep the tree healthy and productive.
Wildlife Benefits
- Attracts pollinators: Yes
- Benefits birds: Yes
- Edible: Yes
Companion Plant Ideas
Pair Tropic Gold Apricot with sun-loving companions that complement an edible garden:
- Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
- Hydrangea
- Coneflower (Echinacea)
- Lilac (Syringa)
- Lavender
- Rosemary
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