Fruit suitable for most uses. Sungold - Must be planted with Moongold. Good fresh or in preserves. The Use of Pollinators Goldcot is apparently completely self-fruitful and can be planted alone. Site and Soil Apricot trees are sensitive to climatic conditions and require the best possible growing sites to remain healthy and regularly productive.
Apricots seem to grow and produce well in locations where sweet cherries are productive.
Apricots blossom about a week earlier than peaches. Therefore, plant apricots only on sites which are practically frost-free. Elevation of the site above the surrounding country will give added protection against loss from frost and winter injury. Nearness to a large body of water is associated with slow warming temperatures in the spring, which help hold back spring bud development. The soil must be well drained and preferably of a sandy type.