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My husband would like to grow a apricot tree(S), we live on the border of Aloha & Beaverton,
is this a possibility?
Cheers
Karen
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growing fruit in Oregon #643491
Asked May 30, 2020, 3:45 PM EDT
My husband would like to grow a apricot tree(S), we live on the border of Aloha & Beaverton,
is this a possibility?
Cheers
Karen
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. The major limiting factors for fruit trees are cold hardiness and growing season. The Willamette Valley, and your area specifically, is an exceptional region for fruit growing. Apricot trees are hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8. You can find your hardiness zone by using this interactive map: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/InteractiveMap.aspx
(I think you are well within that range.) However, the following OSU Extension publication indicates that our region is suitable for growing only Puget Gold and Chinese varieties of apricot: https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/ec819/html:
You might want to read the entire publication before you decide. Backyard orchards--even one tree--can be a challenge. Good luck!
(I think you are well within that range.) However, the following OSU Extension publication indicates that our region is suitable for growing only Puget Gold and Chinese varieties of apricot: https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/ec819/html:
You might want to read the entire publication before you decide. Backyard orchards--even one tree--can be a challenge. Good luck!
Thank you very much Kristena, the info was very helpful.
Have a great rest of your weekend.
Cheers
Karen
Have a great rest of your weekend.
Cheers
Karen
Thank you, Karen. Stay safe!
