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Apricots
Perfection Apricot
✓ VerifiedCalifornia, USA
Perfection is unusual among apricot varieties for being genuinely self-unfruitful, meaning it will not reliably set fruit without a separate pollinator tree nearby — most apricots are self-fertile, making this a real horticultural exception. Despite that added complexity, its large fruit size kept it in cultivation among growers willing to plant a second compatible tree specifically to support it.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 6-8
Chill hours
~600 hours
Pollination
Needs a pollinator — any other apricot variety with a matching bloom time will work.
Care info
Unlike most apricots, this variety will not reliably fruit alone — plan for a second tree.
Recommendations
Pair with a common self-fertile apricot variety to ensure good fruit set.
Flavor Profile
Mild, sweet flavor in an unusually large apricot
Quick facts
Skin color
Orange
Size
Large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 6-8
Chill hours
600