Westcot Apricot Rootstock/SIze:Manchurian Full Size: 3-5 ft.

Westcot Apricot Rootstock/SIze:Manchurian Full Size: 3-5 ft.Overview Westcot is another standout cold hardy prairie variety from Manitoba, bred for tough northern climates. Like Morden 604, its a cross between Scout and McClure, but was introduced later in 1982 by Agriculture Canada at Morden, MB. Cold Hardiness & Climate Adaptation Hardy to: 48F (proven in Bemidji, MN). Zone: 2. Bloom time is just before Debbies Gold. Second only to Sunrise (hardy to 50F+) in terms of extreme cold resilience amongst named

Also grafted onto Dolgo

to which I would ask whether they have ever only eaten store bought apples

It was grown widely enough to make it into English collections by the late 1800s and was notable enough to be mentioned by Thoreau in his writings on apples

Productive

of which we are sold out

which is characteristic of classic winter apples

or even further for a more lax approach

or possibly even zone 1

Arrival in America

The accepted parentage for Norda is Rosilda × Trail

They are excellent for fresh eating

The fruit is well suited for fresh eating