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HAROSTAR apricot

Regular price $65.00

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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

  • 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a

Number of years for production

3 years

Light

  • Soleil

IMPORTANT: We do not deliver trees 7' and taller! (Nursery pickup only). For best results, orders placed from now on will be delivered in the fall (except for nursery pickup).

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