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Apricots
Flora Gold Apricot
✓ VerifiedCalifornia, USA
Flora Gold is part of the low-chill apricot breeding tradition that developed in California through the mid-to-late 20th century, aimed at bringing apricot cultivation to warmer-winter regions that couldn't support the high-chill varieties traditional apricot growing had long depended on.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-9
Chill hours
~400 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile.
Care info
A solid low-chill option for warmer zones with a moderate chill requirement.
Recommendations
Consider for a mixed low-chill stone fruit planting alongside similar peach and plum varieties.
Flavor Profile
Sweet with good classic apricot character
Quick facts
Skin color
Golden-orange
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-9
Chill hours
400