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Apricot variety

Tomcot

Also known as Tomcot Apricot

The short answer

Tomcot requires 500 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 4–9[1]. It is self-fertile[1].
Tomcot growing facts
Chill requirement500 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 4–9[1] (nursery figure)
PollinationSelf-fertile[1]
Harvest windowJune[1]
Years to bearingNot published
Tomcot apricotSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar
  • Only partly self-fruitful; produces the largest crops when pollenized by another apricot variety.[1]

When the work happens for an apricot in USDA zone 7, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Apricot in zone 7
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Spray timing
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Care

See the full month-by-month apricot calendar for zone 7

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How many chill hours does Tomcot need?
Tomcot needs 500 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Tomcot?
Tomcot grows in USDA zones 4–9.
Is Tomcot self-pollinating?
Tomcot is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Tomcot Apricot — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026