White Knockout Apricot
This white apricot is going to knock you out with its incredibly sweet fruits! White apricots have less anthocyanin content and a much sweeter flavor than most of the orange apricots that you’ll typically find. White Knockout is cold hardy and very productive!
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Latin Name: Prunus armeniaca
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil
Rootstock Description: Nemaguard
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile, but benefits from cross-pollination with another Apricot.
Hardiness: Hardy to about 0º F
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 12-18 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: White with a yellow/orange blush
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: August-September
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Spraying with copper in the fall before the rainy season begins can help prevent bacterial canker. Spray again during dry spells in winter and spring. Apricots are usually not bothered by insects.
USDA Zone: 7-9