I have an apricot tree that does well and is currently about 12' tall. Unfortunately it blooms too early and I will never get any apricots from it. It is loaded with buds right now and the temp the last few days has been below 20°F.Here in the banana zone of the north we have lots of things in bloom, mustard, all maples, williows, dandelions and the list goes on. I am afraid my pears are going to bloom too early this year.