I hadn't done much pruning and the top branches were getting close to the plastic. The top leaves burned or dried up last summer. We've had the 4-year plastic for 4.5 years and when it breaks we'll move the hoophouse down the hill with shade cloth covering and the existing hoophouse will be turned into a garden. Didn't expect the plastic to last so long!
In 2015 the gophers almost got it. They were within two feet of the trunk and I'm so glad we saved the tree. Even if it doesn't produce edible fruit, it will make a nice windbreak and provide shade.
Here it is after some serious pruning:
I've pruned a little more since then.
]]>Medium to large, very flavorful freestone used for canning, cooking, drying, fresh eating. More consistently productive than many other apricots due to being less susceptible to dropping flowers in areas with considerable difference in spring day and nighttime temperatures. Early June harvest, 2-3 weeks before Blenheim (Royal). Very good quality. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger) Available on Myro.
Longtime favorite apricot of connoisseurs for its exceptionally rich flavor and aroma. Reliable producer; large fruit ripens in July. Used fresh and for canning. 600 hours. Self-fruitful. Available on Myro.
Fruit is large with beautiful yellow skin and a red blush. Yellow flesh is sweet and very juicy. From Montrose, Colorado; very hardy and frost resistant. Pit is sweet and edible. Ripens in mid July after Chinese. 800 hours. Available on Myro.
