Capilano Apricot

The Capilano Apricot is one among three Apricot trees, likely planted as seedlings, found growing in Edmonton AB and propagated by local fruit enthusiasts and foragers. Capilano Apricot is a hardy tree for cold climates and produces freestone apricots, where the flesh separates easily from the pit.

Fruit: Sweet, 5cm/ 2'' good sized freestone apricots.
Use: Tree ripened apricots are healthy and delicious eaten fresh and keep wonderfully when canned or dried to achieve a longer shelf life for the winter pantry.
Hardiness: Zone 3.
Ripening: Harvest in mid to late July.
Pollination: Self fertile.