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Variety fit — Missouri

Can I grow Tomcot apricot in Missouri?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6b and typical 1484 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Missouri’s main growing area (65201): zone 6b, ~1,484 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Tomcot requirements vs. Missouri climate
Tomcot chill requirement500 chill hours
Tomcot hardinessUSDA zones 4–9
Missouri average chill (65201)1,484 hours (1,165–1,754 across 10 winters)
Missouri zone (65201)USDA zone 6b
Tomcot apricotSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Tomcot apricot in Missouri?
Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1484 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Tomcot Apricot — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026