Prunus armeniaca 'Puget Gold'

Puget Gold Apricot

Puget Gold apricot was selected for the cool spring conditions of the Pacific Northwest. Its later flowers lead to sweet orange fruit with firm flesh, suitable for eating fresh or making preserves.

Tree size depends on rootstock, pruning, and training. Seasonal ripening dates also vary with the local climate. This cultivar is self-fertile; its published chilling requirement is approximately 600–700 hours.

Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and water during establishment and fruit development. Plan the spacing around the rootstock and intended training system.

Size
• Height and width depend on rootstock and training; verify the supplied tree’s rootstock before fixing spacing.

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 5–9
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Home orchard
• Fresh fruit production
• Edible landscape

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Fruit Tree

Height

15'

Width

15'-20'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Fruit color

Orange

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit, Home Orchard

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No