Katy Apricot

Bloom Season within fruit type(see note)

very early
Harvest Season within fruit type

early
Harvest Dates:

May 25 to June 5

(approximate for Hickman, CA)
Developed by Zaiger Genetics. U.S. Plant Patent No. 4339. (Expired)

-WHERE TO BUY-

Large, all-purpose, flavorful freestone. Tree-ripe fruit is subacid (not tart). A favorite apricot for warm-winter climates. Early harvest, 3-4 weeks before Blenheim (Royal). 200 to 300 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9. (Zaiger)

HOME GARDEN/RETAIL NURSERY CATALOG

WHILE DWARFING ROOTSTOCKS HAVE IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES, ROOTSTOCKS SHOULD BE SELECTED PRIMARILY FOR ADAPTABILITY TO THE SOIL AND CLIMATE OF THE PLANTING SITE. For the 2023-24 planting season, Katy is offered on the following rootstock(s) (listed in approximate order of quantity in production, largest quantity first):

Myro 29C (standard)

Nemaguard (standard)

Citation (semi-dwarf, 3/4 of standard size)

Where to Buy DWN Trees

Katy Apricot

For Home Gardens