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Can You Grow Apricot in Texas?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Grows well here

Apricots grow well here with full sun and good drainage — the main challenge is protecting spring bloom from frost.

Plant zones

4a–9a

Texas last frost

mid-February

Texas first frost

early December

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 Texas

Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Apricot in Texas?

Apricots grow well here with full sun and good drainage — the main challenge is protecting spring bloom from frost.

What zone is Texas?

Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).

When do you plant Apricots in Texas?

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