Home gardeners know there’s nothing like the delectable, buttery-sweet flavor of a fresh, ripe apricot, right off the tree. Attractive, elongated fruits have a tangerine-orange skin and sunny orange flesh that’s full of intense flavor. A great pest- and disease-resistant variety that’s especially suited for the Northwest, where apricots are typically difficult to grow. Exquisite fresh-eating, or for canning and preserves.