Hardy Iowa Apricot Rootstock/Size:Manchurian Full Size: 2-3 ft.

Hardy Iowa Apricot Rootstock/Size:Manchurian Full Size: 2-3 ft.Overview Hardy Iowa Apricot (often referred to simply as Iowa Hardy) is a cold climate apricot long circulated among northern growers for its durability rather than refined commercial traits. It is generally attributed to selection and testing in the Upper Midwest, where apricots were evaluated for survival and reliability under continental winters. Much of what is known about Hardy Iowa comes from extension oriented descriptions, grower reports, and

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Good for much of Montana

Bob also shared that MN 1628 became the favorite apple of his late wife

and is perhaps the main source of Dolgo's hardiness

“Sandcherries make for a mean syrup that puts chokecherry syrup to shame

although it is more likely zone3

It is generally attributed to selection and testing in the Upper Midwest

good for fresh eating and firm enough to can

It doesn’t stick around long

which can reach up to 25 feet if left unpruned

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