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.
Height12-16 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
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Prunus armeniaca 'Hargrande' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsHargrande 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 ApricotHargrande 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.
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Prunus armeniaca 'Hargrande' Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Thin early for size |
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Thin heavily for size |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Disease Resistance
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Bacterial spot tolerant |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Very vigorous |
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Very productive |
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Upright habit |
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Harvest Period
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Early season |
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Concentrated harvest |
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Other Attributes
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Site Requirements
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Cooking or baking |
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Good for drying |
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Canning or freezing |
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High dessert quality |
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