Cot-N-Candy Aprium

Details

Cot-N-Candy is a deciduous fruit tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. It combines the best traits of apricots and plums, producing reliably in regions with sufficient winter chill and warm summers.

This tree requires regular seasonal care and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:

• Early ripening fruit
• Moderate chill requirement

Cot-N-Candy is recommended for the following landscape applications:

• Edible Landscaping
• Orchard Plantings
• Backyard Fruit Trees

Features

Cot-N-Candy is primarily grown for its edible fruit. The white-fleshed fruits are medium sized, exceptionally sweet, and extremely juicy, offering outstanding flavor. Fruit ripens from mid-June to late June, making it one of the earliest harvests of the season. The fruit is best harvested when fully ripe for peak sweetness. Foliage is green throughout the growing season, while the flowers provide spring interest but are not ornamentally significant.

Cot-N-Candy fruit is most often used in the following ways:

• Fresh Eating
• Desserts
• Preserves

Care

Planting & Growing

Cot-N-Candy will grow to be about 15 to 20 feet tall at maturity, with a similar spread. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a moderate rate and is long-lived under ideal growing conditions.

This tree does best in full sun. It prefers to grow in well-drained soil and does not tolerate consistently wet conditions. Regular watering is important during establishment and fruit development, though it should not be overwatered. Cot-N-Candy requires approximately 400 chilling hours and performs best in USDA Zones 7–10. This variety is self-fruitful, so only one tree is needed for fruit production. It is not native to North America.