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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.


Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

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Prunus armeniaca 'Hargrande'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Hargrande 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 Apricot

Hargrande 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.

Prunus armeniaca 'Hargrande' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
Thin early for size
Thin heavily for size
Pollinizer needed
Disease Resistance
Bacterial spot tolerant
Fruit Characteristics
Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
Very vigorous
Very productive
Upright habit
Harvest Period
Early season
Concentrated harvest
Other Attributes
Aromatic
Sweet
Site Requirements
Very hardy
Full Sun
Skill Required
Easy to grow
Uses
Cooking or baking
Good for drying
Canning or freezing
High dessert quality