The flavorcot apricot tree makes an unusual gift the flavorcot is a hardy variety of apricot that will grow well in the uk climate its self fertile and will grow a heavy crop of apricots for its new owner a relative of the peach the apricot is a fragile fruit with a delicate flavour and a velvety finish the apricot has strong links with greek mythology and has been described as the nectar of the gods the large crimson coloured fruit of the flavorcot apricot is firm but has juicy sweet a