apricot tree varieties

Question

There seems to be a lot of information telling me that apricot trees don’t produce due to a late frost so I should plant late blooming trees. No one mentions which varieties are the late bloomers. Every site that sells trees list zones 5-9 which really tells me nothing regarding early or late bloomers. I live in the mountains of New Mexico that regularly gets late frosts. Which variety is the latest bloomer and would be the best for me to plant?

Answer 1

Your growing zone is 6b.

My research found these varieties would be good choices for your garden:
Nectar
Reliance
Elberta
Belle of Georgia
June Pride
O'Henry
Snow Beauty
Sun Crest
White Lady

I would also recommend you contact your local County Extension Office for recommendations on your specific growing area.
Here is a link to find the closest office.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

Here are some other links for you with more information.

http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_h/H310/welcome.html

http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_circulars/CR523.pdf