Goldrich Apricot Rootstock/Size:Lovell Full Size: 5-7 ft. Regular Grade (Pruned to 5 ft. for shipping)

Goldrich Apricot Rootstock/Size:Lovell Full Size: 5-7 ft. Regular Grade (Pruned to 5 ft. for shipping)Goldrich is not one of our hardy apricots such as those from the prairie provinces, although it is certainly hardier than Robada and some of the others that we have grown experimentally. We are growing this in limited numbers for Montana growers in the warmest micrclimates in Montana, namely around Flathead Lake, and warmer spots of Missoula (up on a bench or protected spots in town), the Bitterroot, and warmer areas along the Flathead River

and visually impressive—especially after extreme winters

It does not suffer from the scab issues or pre-harvest drop that McIntosh is known for

but it compensates with durability and longevity

The flesh is fine-grained

Cold Hardiness & Genetic Value

introduced in 1980 by breeder Richard E

Tighter spacing could be applied for a more intensive pruning regiment

although Gold may push even colder (potentially near -40°F) under the right conditions

we were blown away by the flavor—super sweet with a slight subacid skin and a wonderful peach aroma

and they keep very well

often 2–3 years after planting

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