Plant Database
Katy Apricot
Apricot ‘Katy’
The Katy Apricot is a champion for warm winter climates, offering an early, reliable harvest of sweet, sunshine-colored fruit. This low-chill variety bursts into fragrant pink-white blossoms and quickly sets a heavy crop of medium-sized, smooth-skinned apricots. The deep yellow flesh is firm, juicy, and pleasantly sweet with a mild, classic flavor. An excellent choice for gardeners in the South, coastal regions, or anywhere with mild winters, Katy brings the taste of a homegrown apricot harvest to areas where traditional varieties struggle.
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A premier low-chill apricot (requiring only ~300 chill hours), ideal for mild winter climates.
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Produces early, heavy crops of medium-sized, orange-blushed fruit with smooth skin.
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Flesh is deep yellow, firm, juicy, and sweet with a mild, traditional apricot flavor.
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Self-pollinating and a freestone variety, making it easy to eat and prepare.
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Blooms early in spring with fragrant flowers.
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A vigorous, fast-growing deciduous tree that can be easily maintained with pruning.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Sweet and mild, a classic apricot taste without overwhelming tartness.
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Texture: Firm, meaty, and juicy.
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Best Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, drying, making jam, and baking.