Grandpa's Nature Friendly™ Varieties
Avoid spraying as much and grow more organically with these varieties.
Rival Apricot

Rival Apricot

Prunus armeniaca 'Rival'

Rival apricot is an early-mid-season apricot with large, attractive light orange fruit with a red blush.  The flesh is firm, fine textured and deep orange with a mild, sub-acid flavor.  The tree is vigorous and productive and hardier than Wenatachee Moorpark.  It ripens ahead of Wenatchee.

Rival Apricot Pricing

Item # Description Price
1450 Rival Apricot on Standard (Peach) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper $19.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

15 Feet

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Spread

20 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

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Prunus armeniaca 'Rival'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Rival blooms with other early apricots and requires cross pollination.

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A Little History about Rival Apricot

Rival was bred in Prosser, Washington by the Washington State Ag Experiment Station and USDA.  It was introduced in 1971.

Prunus armeniaca 'Rival' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Early blooming
• Pollinizer needed
Fruit Characteristics
• Medium size fruit
• Freestone
Growth Rate/Habit
• Average vigor
Harvest Period
• Early season
• Mid-season
• Concentrated harvest
Other Attributes
• Sweet
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• Canning or freezing
• High dessert quality
• Cooking or baking
• Good for drying