Apricot — Tomcot

Prunus armeniaca "Tomcot"

Early-season apricot ripening 2–3 weeks before Moorpark. Large orange fruit with red blush.

Hardiness ratings

Apricot — Tomcot hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 6–9 −23.3 °C to −1.1 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H6 −20 °C to −15 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 6–9 −18 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 2–5 −10 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Flowers very early — late frosts pose a real risk to the crop in cool climates
  • Best in regions with predictable late-winter and early-spring weather

Pet caution: Apricot — Tomcot is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

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Reference

Apricot — Tomcot on Wikipedia