Self-Fertile Apricot Trees
Apricots that set fruit with their own pollen, so one tree is all you need. With apricots, pollination usually isn't what holds you back. Spring frost is, so pick a good spot and look at bloom timing too.
More about self-fertile apricots
For the coldest country, Debbie's Gold, Westcot and Morden 604 are all rated to zone 2b. Westcot vs Debbie's Gold vs Morden 604 compares the three.
If late frost is your problem, Zard blooms very late for an apricot, and Precious, Dr 606 and Alice Sharp bloom late too. Corbett rounds out the list. Late for an apricot is still early compared to an apple, so a frost pocket is a frost pocket. Our microclimate maps help you find the warmer spots.
Even self-fertile apricots tend to set more with a second variety around, and the apricot pollination map shows which ones overlap. The rest of our apricots are partially self-fertile.
Questions we get
Do apricot trees need a pollenizer?
Not these. Westcot, Morden 604, Debbie's Gold, Zard, Precious, Alice Sharp, Corbett and Dr 606 are all self-fertile.
What's the hardiest self-fertile apricot?
Debbie's Gold, Westcot and Morden 604, all rated to zone 2b.
Which apricot blooms latest?
Zard blooms very late for an apricot. Precious, Dr 606 and Alice Sharp are late bloomers too.
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