Tree Size: About 10-20 feet tall and 5-15 feet wide.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7-10, approximately 300 chill hours.

Pollination Self-fruitful, but usually will benefit with another Apricot Tree that blooms the same season.

Stone Freeness: Freestone

Flavor: Gold Kist apricots are known for their sweet, juicy and succulent flavor with a good balance between sweetness and acidity, often described as a melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them ideal for fresh eating or using in various culinary applications; they have a deep orange to golden-yellow flesh color and are considered one of the top apricot varieties due to their exceptional taste and quality. 

Ripening Date: Early Season

Spacing: Plant trees 15-20 feet apart

Pruning: Regular pruning during the dormant season helps shape the tree, improve airflow, and promote fruit development. Pruning also assists in maintaining the tree's structure.

Watering: Consistent moisture is vital, especially during the growing season. Deep watering at the root zone encourages vigorous growth and a bountiful harvest. We recommend a minimum 2 gallons of water every single day for the first 3-4 months. During the Summer trees need to be water early in the morning and in the afternoon, twice a day!

More Info: Gold Kist apricot is an excellent backyard apricot for warm winter climates. Heavy bearing and produces large freestone fruits of very good quality. Thin trees out for larger better tasting fruits.

Gold Kist Apricot on Citation