fruit tree variety
Goldcot
Apricot · Prunus armeniaca
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 5a–6b
- Chill hours
- 600 to 900 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 110 to 130
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- 15 to 20 years
At a glance
Sweet-tart, freestone with firm orange flesh; excellent for fresh eating, canning, drying. Cold-hardy and reliable in zone 5.
Growing Goldcot
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Flavor, texture, and use
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Growing notes
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Goldcot by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other apricot varieties
2 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Goldcot apricot grow in?
Goldcot grows in USDA zones 5a through 6b.
- How does Goldcot compare to other apricot varieties?
Goldcot is one of 3 apricot varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full apricot variety table for side-by-side comparison.
+−
+−
Image: "Apricots", by Fir0002, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
Related