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Hargrande Apricot

Hargrande Apricot

Prunus armeniaca 'Hargrande'

Hargrande apricot has very large fruit with dull orange skill with a speckled blush. It's flesh is firm, smooth, orange and freestone. It is a productive, cold hardy tree tolerant to brown rot, bacterial spot and perennial canker that ripens in late July.

Hargrande Apricot Pricing

Item # Description Price
131 Hargrande Apricot on Standard (Manchurian cot) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade $21.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

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Prunus armeniaca 'Hargrande'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Hargrande should be pollinated by other apricots for best crops. Any of the other "Har" varieties will work well.

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A Little History about Hargrande Apricot

Hargrande and other varieties whose name begins with "Har" were developed at the Harrow, Ontario Experiment Station in Canada and developed for the colder northern areas.

Prunus armeniaca 'Hargrande' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Pollinizer needed
• Thin early for size
• Thin heavily for size
Disease Resistance
• Bacterial spot tolerant
Fruit Characteristics
• Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Very vigorous
• Very productive
• Upright habit
Harvest Period
• Concentrated harvest
• Early season
Other Attributes
• Aromatic
• Sweet
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Very hardy
Skill Required
• Easy to grow
Uses
• High dessert quality
• Cooking or baking
• Good for drying
• Canning or freezing