Request 'Nemaguard' rootstock for acid sandy soils. Request 'Lovell' for alkaline clay. Due to their early bloom date, most apricots are subject to spring freezes. Many apricot trees produce fruit as infrequently as one of every 3-5 years. Peaches Cultivars categorized by period of the growing season in which they ripen.
Asian pears are susceptible to fire blight.