Unique Features: This apricot variety originated from a chance seedling found growing in the Montrose, Colorado area at an elevation of 6000’. The white flowers have a pinkish cast, and bloom later in the spring.  The flowers are also frost resistant, so there is a better chance of bearing fruit as it avoids the late spring frosts. The Montrose apricot is self-fruitful, not needing another tree or bees for pollination, which further increases the chance of getting fruit. If there is another apricot nearby, even another Montrose, each tree will produce more fruit. The fruit is medium-large, with a yellow skin that takes on a reddish blush as it ripens. There fruit is semi-freestone with a soft texture and a balanced, tangy sweet flavor. The Montrose apricot is a ‘sweet pit’ apricot; the pits contain an edible almond-like kernel.