15 best varieties of apricots for the Moscow region

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Apricot in Russia perfectly withstands winters, blooms and pleases its owners with delicious fruits. However, many gardeners are faced with the problem of kidney death from spring frosts, the mediocre taste of apricots and the root collar podoprevanie. Therefore, we decided to compile a rating of varieties of fruit trees that are optimal for construction in the Moscow region.

Rating of the best varieties of apricots for the Moscow region

Nomination	a place	Name of product	rating
The best apricot varieties for the Moscow region that do not require a pollinator	1	Triumph North	5.0
	2	Jusi Hani	4.9
	3	Alyosha	4.8
	4	Dessert	4.7
	5	Compote	4.6
The best winter-hardy varieties of apricots for the Moscow region	1	Snegirek	5.0
	2	Red-cheeked	4.9
	3	Favorite	4.8
	4	Hardy	4.7
	5	Russian	4.6
	6	Honey	4.5
	7	Prince March	4.4
	8	Gold	4.3
	9	Star	4.2
	10	Sunny	4.1

The best apricot varieties for the Moscow region that do not require a pollinator

Self-infertile varieties require pollination. When choosing an apricot, this should be taken into account. If you plan to plant 2-3 types of tree, it is better to acquire self-fertile varieties. We will learn which ones from the first nomination.

Triumph North

Rating: 5.0

The rating opens with a popular variety showing self-fertility. It is widespread in the Central Black Earth Region and feels great in the middle lane. The Northern Triumph is not afraid of long winters, unexpected frosts, and intense heat. However, he needs special care. Oval fruits weigh up to 60 g. They are distinguished by orange color and reddish blush. The tender pulp is very sweet and juicy. This is the best option for fresh consumption. The tree has a wide crown with large leaves. It lives for about 25 years.

The advantages include the early onset of fruiting, survivability at low temperatures, the gorgeous look of the tree during flowering. Some gardeners consider the Northern Triumph unsuitable for conservation. However, the opinions of summer residents in this regard differ. Therefore, the variety has no disadvantages as such. For a seedling, you need to pay about 430 rubles.

Advantages

• invulnerability to disease;
• beautiful appearance;
• the availability of seedlings;
• a lot of good reviews;
• rapid onset of fruiting.

disadvantages

• not.

Jusi Hani

Rating: 4.9

The sweet variety is praised for its generous yield, good frost and heat tolerance. In leaving Jusi Hani is not particularly whimsical. The tree is not very prone to chlorosis, coccomycosis, and perforated spot. The variety is tenacious in drought. Reviews of summer residents prove its excellent endurance. The weight of the fruit exceeds 65 g. Children will especially like its taste. Compotes and jam are very sweet. Jusi Hani fruits are great for making dried apricots.

The crop is harvested in the second half of July. The fruits are practically not damaged during transportation and are perfectly stored for 7 days. Delicious pie fillings are made from apricots.

Advantages

• high yield;
• tolerates frost well;
• little predisposition to ailments;
• drought resistance;
• large fruits;
• versatility.

disadvantages

• not found.

Alyosha

Rating: 4.8

The relatively new early-ripening variety Alyosha is distinguished by its special decorative effect. The tree forms a crown in the form of a ball. Rounded fruits are slightly flattened on both sides. They have a bright yellow color, specks of a red tint, light fluff. The average weight is 0.02 kg. The dense pulp has a sour taste. A large bone is well separated from it.

The advantages of apricot include good storage and sufficient winter hardiness. After frost, the tree recovers without problems. Alyosha is unpretentious in care, but needs regular treatment for diseases. He is prone to shedding.

Advantages

• adapts well to the environment;
• stored without loss;
• acceptable winter hardiness;
• unpretentiousness.

disadvantages

• small apricots;
• prone to shedding.

Dessert

Rating: 4.7

Further in the ranking is a fairly well-known variety of French origin. It is quite common in the Middle Lane. A tall tree grows up to five meters in height and has a dense round crown. It produces 'sunny' fruits weighing up to 0.04 kg. Their pulp is distinguished by its special tenderness and aroma. It has a pleasant sourness and light yellow color. Thin skin has a light fluff.

They praise the transportability of apricots, good winter hardiness. Upsets the defeat of moniliosis, severe cracking of the fruit with high humidity.

Advantages

• great taste;
• high transportability;
• universal grade.

disadvantages

• the risk of contracting moniliosis;
• cracking of fruits with frequent rains.

Compote

Rating: 4.6

The nomination is completed by a stable and productive variety, in which the Northern Triumph was used. The vigorous culture has a compact crown and is a late-ripening culture. The yellow fruits have a bright coral hue. Their weight reaches 0.045 kg. The pulp is firm and crispy. It has a sweet and sour taste. An excellent variety for making compotes. The fruits retain their appearance and do not fall apart.

The variety is valued for its low risk of freezing of flowers, rare disease and lack of podoprevanie. This is a great option for the Moscow region, the Chernozem region and the Volga region. The disadvantages include miniature fruits and not the highest taste rating.

Advantages

• compact crown;
• low risk of freezing;
• not affected by clasterosporium and chlorosis.

disadvantages

• average taste;
• small fruits.

The best winter-hardy varieties of apricots for the Moscow region

Apricots have a relatively short dormant period, so buds quickly begin to develop during thaws and become especially vulnerable. This problem is solved by planting zoned varieties. They will be discussed in the second nomination of the rating.

Snegirek

Rating: 5.0

The second nomination of the rating is opened by a group of crops that are grown in the most severe climatic conditions, while receiving a good harvest. The name 'Snegirek' speaks for itself. The variety perfectly withstands temperature changes, it is not picky about the composition of the soil. The plant blooms in May, and the fruits are ready for consumption in mid-August. The fruits are easily transported without damage.

Ruddy fruits are quite elastic, they attract the attention of buyers and captivate with their characteristic aroma. No one will remain indifferent to this delicious apricot. Few people are confused that the pulp is slightly bitter near the peel. Gardeners admire this variety. They claim that the tree lives in any conditions for about 30 years.

Advantages

• grows in any soil;
• good transportation;
• unpretentiousness;
• good taste.

disadvantages

• not.

Red-cheeked

Rating: 4.9

The high-growing variety is quite popular in the Moscow region. The tree can grow up to 400 cm in height and has a spreading crown. Red-cheeked is famous for its rich harvest and stands out for the red blush of the fruit. Apricot weighs about 0.05 kg and has a juicy pulp, which many buyers have liked.

Four years after planting, the tree will begin to bear fruit. They praise the balanced taste with sourness, the unpretentiousness of the culture. The variety makes good competition for other popular varieties. It does not require pollination and stays well during long winters. Any type of soil is suitable for growing, even not very fertile. True, Krasnoschekiy is difficult to withstand high humidity.

Advantages

• high yield;
• balanced taste;
• self-fertile;
• any type of land is suitable.

disadvantages

• does not tolerate high humidity.

Favorite

Rating: 4.8

The next line of the rating belongs to the variety that is grown in various regions of Russia, including the Moscow region. Even at subzero temperatures, the Beloved guarantees a decent harvest. Plant height reaches five meters. Large apricots have a wonderful aroma and sweet taste. The fruits are harvested at the beginning of the last summer month. One tree gives more than 50 kg.

The pluses include juicy fleshy pulp, resistance to diseases and parasites. Despite some moodiness in care, many summer residents consider this variety the best among winter-hardy ones. The variety is chosen by those who follow their figure. Apricots help with obesity due to their nutritional value and low calorie content.

Advantages

• large fruits;
• excellent taste;
• low-calorie composition;
• not afraid of diseases and pests;
• a lot of crops even from one tree.

disadvantages

• difficult to harvest due to the height of the tree.

Hardy

Rating: 4.7

The Hardy variety gives a stable yield and is self-fertile. In the Moscow region, it is widespread among gardeners. The tree is massive and produces large apricots with a characteristic odor. The dense bark withstands the coldest temperatures. Harvest in late summer. One plant can harvest 70-80 kg of apricots.

The advantages of the variety include good transportability, pleasant taste without acid, and the presence of immunity to many ailments. Winter-hardy qualities concern not only the tree itself, but also flower buds. The main disadvantage is that the tree begins to bear fruit 5-6 years after planting.

Advantages

• self-fertility;
• well transported;
• pleasant taste;
• excellent winter-hardy properties.

disadvantages

• bears fruit only after 5-6 years.

Russian

Rating: 4.6

The variety Russian is widespread in the middle latitudes. It is chosen for its high yield and decent cold resistance. Unlike the previous participants in the rating, the tree has a compact crown and does not grow much in height. It is very convenient to collect apricots from it. A large fruit on the scales shows up to 50 g. They have an orange-yellowish skin and a pink blush.

Customers note the bright fruity taste of the product, which is suitable for fresh consumption. The fruits are unsuitable for canning. The advantages include invulnerability to chlorosis and frost down to -30 degrees. It should be noted that the variety does not tolerate stagnant water in the soil.

Advantages

• compact crown;
• excellent taste;
• invulnerability to disease.

disadvantages

• does not tolerate stagnation of liquid in the ground;
• not suitable for conservation.

Honey

Rating: 4.5

The Honey variety has one big drawback. The trees grow up to 4 m in height. You will have to harvest with a stepladder. The spreading wide crown takes up a lot of space on the site and is able to darken other trees. Small fruits have a yellow skin and small red blotches.

Distinctive qualities – light pubescence, strong pulp with an aromatic sweetish taste. The culture can withstand frosts down to minus 35 degrees. Caring for her is not associated with great difficulties. Ripe fruits are used to prepare various delicacies. They are also very useful. The fruits are suitable for conservation and other harvesting.

Advantages

• taste is above all praise;
• withstands severe frosts;
• unpretentious care;
• universal fruit.

disadvantages

• difficulty in harvesting;
• not for small areas.
• The best columnar varieties of apricots for the Moscow region
• The columnar apricot is distinguished by its generous fruiting. These varieties are chosen for their spectacular appearance and small dimensions.

Prince March

Rating: 4.4

Prince Mart is recognized as one of the most popular varieties in the Moscow region. It feels great even at minus 30 degrees. Apricot is chosen for its stable yield, pleasant taste and aroma of the fruit. They sing in August. The plant takes root quite simply, the first fruits appear two years after planting.

Prince Mart is well tolerated by disease and pest attacks. Reviews about this honeycomb are mostly positive. It is advised to try apricot jam, it turns out amazingly tasty. Fruit weight ranges from 45 to 60 g. The height of the plant is two meters. A seedling at the age of 2 years costs about 1800 rubles.

Advantages

• tolerates cold well;
• stable fruiting;
• a lot of approving reviews;
• good taste.

disadvantages

• not cheap seedlings.

Gold

Rating: 4.3

The 'golden' look has a rich yellow fruit that shimmers in the sun. The tree blooms in April. At this time, it looks just wonderful. The white flowers spread a pleasant scent throughout the area. An adult tree brings about 10 kilos of harvest. Smooth large fruits are praised for their gorgeous taste.

Gold grows well in changing weather conditions. It behaves steadily even at minus 35 degrees. The columnar variety prefers moderate moisture, it is photophilous and shade-tolerant. Selects apricot garden soil. His seedlings are slightly more expensive than, for example, young trees of the Northern Triumph. The price is about 650 rubles.

Advantages

• attractive appearance;
• beautiful tree;
• pleasant aroma;
• firmly endures frosts.

disadvantages

• not.

Star

Rating: 4.2

The popularity of the variety is due to its resistance to ailments and frost, and the delicious taste of the fruit. The branches of the plant look original and extraordinary. Column-shaped tree covered with bright fruits looks like a decorated Christmas tree. It can reach a height of three meters.

A juicy product is eaten at the end of the second summer month. The fruit weighs a maximum of 25 g. It is fleshy. The variety is chosen for its abundant yield, compactness of the tree, which allows it to be grown in a small area. Zvezdny takes root in the Moscow region without any problems and retains its fertility. Apricots ripen in the third year after planting.

Advantages

• high production rate;
• not afraid of frost;
• compactness of trees;
• excellent fruit taste;
• decorativeness.

disadvantages

• not.

Sunny

Rating: 4.1

The final member of the rating is a short tree with juicy and sweet fruits. He has practically no krone. Ripening occurs from July to August. One apricot can weigh from 40 to 60 g. Sunny grows on the sunny side of the site or in partial shade. The plant takes up little space, so it does not shade neighboring crops.

Sunny's main advantages are high yield and excellent fruit taste. The frost resistance of the variety reaches -35 degrees, so it grows well in the open field in the Moscow region. For the winter, gardeners recommend insulating the top. It is permissible to grow a plant in a container. Sunny needs a pollinator with the same flowering period, such as Prince Mart.

Advantages

• compact size;
• excellent taste;
• not afraid of frost;
• good yield indicators.

disadvantages

• requires special care;
• a pollinator is needed.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.