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‘Puget Gold’ Apricot


‘Puget Gold’ is a partially self-fruitful apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) that has been more prolific and reliable in bearing than other cultivars tested at Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center, Mount Vernon. Since planting in 1979, it has produced a moderate to heavy crop every year, compared to ‘Skaha’ which did not crop at all in two seasons and set only a few fruits in most years. Because weather conditions at bloom time in early spring can inhibit pollination activity by insects, resulting in poor fruit set, the climate of the cool, moist Puget Sound region is not well suited to apricot production. Moisture-borne fungus diseases also can destroy blossoms and maturing fruit. Seven years' evaluation have shown ‘Puget Gold’ trees to be much better adapted to these adverse conditions than existing cultivars. ‘Puget Gold’ can fill a useful place in home orchards and gardens of western Washington, or other cool maritime climates.