HAROSTAR apricot
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Origin, name, and classification
- ‘Harostar’ is also known as HW 436.
- It is a variety from the “Harrow” series (Harrow Experimental Station, Ontario, Canada), developed for colder regions.
Fruit characteristics
- Fairly large fruit.
- Color: orange background with a nice red blush, especially on the sunny side.
- Flesh: firm, sweet, freestone (the pit comes out fairly easily).
- Taste: pleasant, average to good, often used fresh, but also for cooking or freezing.
Ripening/harvest period
- Ripens about 10 days after the Harcot variety.
- In Ontario, in typical regions, Harostar is harvested in early August.
Growing conditions & hardiness
- Hardiness zone: zones 4 to 8 according to several sources. This means that it tolerates fairly harsh winters, down to fairly low temperatures.
- Soil: prefers well-drained soil that is not too wet. Soil amendment is beneficial if the soil is poor. Full sun.
- Growth: medium-sized tree, mature height around 4-5 meters, spread also around 4-5 meters.
Resistance and weaknesses
- Advantages/resistance:
- Good resistance to certain disease problems, including bacterial spot, brown rot, and skin cracks.
- More hardy than some cultivars such as Veecot.
Points to watch / limitations:
- Even though the variety is self-fertile (i.e., capable of producing on its own), productivity will be better if pollinated by another suitable cultivar.
- Possible sensitivity to spring frosts (but less so than with less late cultivars). Location is very important.
Hardiness Zones
Number of years for production
3 years