Tomcot

Probably the best and most reliable modern variety for UK conditions

Origin: USA,

Pollination: Tomcot is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.Find pollination partners >

British-grown All our bare-root trees are personally hand-grafted by our Nursery Manager and grown on at our nursery in Kent. We have Defra and Plant Healthy certification. More ...

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History and description of Tomcot

Tomcot apricot was bred at the Washigton State University in the USA. It is an excellent new apricot which produces masses of blossom and very large, almost peach sized fruit which have a strong red blush over an orange background and an intense apricot flavour. Tomcot is one of the most suitable apricots for the British climate.

Characteristics of Tomcot fruit trees

Use	Dual Cul & Des
Colour
Flavour
Fruit size	Large
Picking time
Season of use	July
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Spreading
Fruit-bearing
Cropping	Good
Pollination date	0
Pollination group
Self-fertility	Self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners