Growing Apricot in USDA Zone 7a
Zone temp
0°F to 5°F
Season
210 days
Crop chill
600 to 900
Suitable varieties
2
Will apricot thrive in zone 7a?
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Recommended varieties for zone 7a
- Harcot. Sweet, juicy, classic apricot flavor with bright tang; freestone. Fresh eating, jam, drying. Late blooming protects from spring frost. Brown-rot resistant. Resistant to brown-rot.
- Moorpark. Rich, complex apricot flavor with sweet aromatic flesh; the classic English heirloom variety, considered one of the best-flavored apricots. Fresh eating and drying.
Critical timing for zone 7a
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Common challenges in zone 7a
- Cedar-apple rust
- Brown rot
- Fire blight
- High humidity disease pressure
Disease pressure to watch for
- Brown Rot (fungal). The most damaging stone-fruit disease, causing blossom blight and fruit rot.
- Bacterial Spot (bacterial). Bacterial disease causing leaf spots and fruit blemishes, severe in warm humid regions.
Modified care for zone 7a
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Frequently asked questions
- Will apricot grow in zone 7a?
Yes. Apricot is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 8a, which includes zone 7a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 7a?
Apricot needs 600 to 900 chill hours. Zone 7a typically provides chill hours within or above this range; specific varieties may have different requirements.