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Can You Grow Apricot in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

Apricots bloom very early and can lose the crop to late frosts in cold or unpredictable springs.

Plant zones

4a–9a

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

2–5 years

About Apricot

Apricots are among the earliest stone fruits to bloom and ripen — fragrant, golden, and self-fertile, but the early blooms make them vulnerable to late frosts.

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, ideally against a warm wall. Thin fruit heavily for size. Harvest when soft and fragrant; apricots ripen fast.

Full apricot growing guide →

Gardening in Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Apricot in Yukon?

Apricots bloom very early and can lose the crop to late frosts in cold or unpredictable springs.

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Apricots in Yukon?

See the planting guide for Apricot — timing depends on your exact frost date.