[Arid_gardener] Re: What is the best apricot tree to plant in central phoenix?

[Olin Miller]

The Maricopa County Cooperative Extension publication "Deciduous Fruits and 
Nuts for the Low Desert " at
http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/az1269/
recommends Castlebrite, Gold Kist, Katy, Modesto, Patterson, and Royal Rosa. 
In my experience, apricots in general require longer winter chill than 
normal in our version of the low desert but last winter and this winter have 
been cooler so the yield should be better.  I grew Gold Kist quite a few 
years ago but the yield was poor and unpredictable.  But it's beautiful 
tree.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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