Perfection Apricot

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California, 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

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