Gold Cot Apricot

Apricot Gold Cot, Prunus armeniaca 'Gold Cot', produces good crops of medium to large freestone golden yellow fruit which will keep in the fridge for several weeks. It is one of the earliest ripening fruits and blooms very early generally difficult to grow, especially in late frost areas. Needs well drained, moderately fertile soil. It is best to thin fruit early in season to maximize size and quality.Apricot trees, once established, are somewhat drought tolerant. The trees are gorgeous in spring with white or pink blossoms, and ornamental in summer with their furrowed bark and heart shaped, glossy leaves, red when new and dark green when mature. Apricots contain carotenoids which are antioxidants that help prevent heart disease, reduce bad cholesterol levels, and protect against cancer.