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3ft 'Tomcot' Patio Apricot Tree | 4.5L Pot

3ft 'Tomcot' Patio Apricot Tree | 4.5L Pot

3ft 'Tomcot' Patio Apricot Tree | 4.5L Pot

Name: 3ft 'Tomcot' Patio Apricot Tree | 4.5L Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178757865851_55626510664059
Price: 54.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

A new, heavy-cropping variety from the "Cot" series, 'Tomcot' can yield hundreds of sweet, large, red-blushed yellow apricots in optimal conditions.
Its slender form is ideal for fan training against a wall or fence.
This self-fertile variety doesn't require a second tree for pollination.
Harvest your delicious, homegrown fruit in August.
Supplied professionally pruned in an EcoPot™, which uses 70% less plastic and is fully recyclable.

Species: Apricot
Latin Name: Prunus armeniaca
Variety: 'Tomcot'
Features: Heavy cropper, Self fertile
Taste: Sweet, fruity flavour
Uses: Eating, Making Jams
Flowering: April, May
Harvest: August
Position: Full sun, with shelter
Hardiness: Somewhat Hardy. Best suited to warmer areas of the UK. Plant in a sheltered, south-facing spot to protect early blossoms from frost, which will ensure a better crop.
Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy soils. Will struggle in poorly draining soil.
Eventual Spread: 4m (Myrobalan Rootstock) or 1m (Patio trained)

Planting Time: Can be planted all year round.
Pruning: Some structural pruning should be done each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields, and prevent disease. Your tree arrives professionally pruned to encourage strong growth.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For container-grown trees, water every other day for the first few months, reducing to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, water only during dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often.
Feeding: This is not a hungry plant and does not require feeding.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance. Wash away aphids and caterpillars with soapy water. Use fruit nets to protect apricots from birds. Reduce the risk of bacterial canker by pruning to improve airflow.
Ripening: If apricots are struggling to ripen on the tree, place them on a sunny windowsill indoors.

Product Specifications

Rootstock: Dwarf rootstock (ideal for pots)
Eventual Height: 1.5m
Eventual Spread: 1m
Supplied As: 4.5L Pot (approx. W10 x H20cm)
Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including pot
Time to First Crop: 2 years for first fruits, with substantial crops after 4-5 years.
Age: Our trees are typically 18 to 36 months old when dispatched.

Highlights

A new, heavy-cropping variety from the "Cot" series, 'Tomcot' can yield hundreds of sweet, large, red-blushed yellow apricots in optimal conditions.
Its slender form is ideal for fan training against a wall or fence.
This self-fertile variety doesn't require a second tree for pollination.
Harvest your delicious, homegrown fruit in August.
Supplied professionally pruned in an EcoPot™, which uses 70% less plastic and is fully recyclable.

Variety Specifications

Species: Apricot
Latin Name: Prunus armeniaca
Variety: 'Tomcot'
Features: Heavy cropper, Self fertile
Taste: Sweet, fruity flavour
Uses: Eating, Making Jams
Flowering: April, May
Harvest: August
Position: Full sun, with shelter
Hardiness: Somewhat Hardy. Best suited to warmer areas of the UK. Plant in a sheltered, south-facing spot to protect early blossoms from frost, which will ensure a better crop.
Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy soils. Will struggle in poorly draining soil.
Eventual Spread: 4m (Myrobalan Rootstock) or 1m (Patio trained)

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Can be planted all year round.
Pruning: Some structural pruning should be done each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields, and prevent disease. Your tree arrives professionally pruned to encourage strong growth.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For container-grown trees, water every other day for the first few months, reducing to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, water only during dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often.
Feeding: This is not a hungry plant and does not require feeding.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance. Wash away aphids and caterpillars with soapy water. Use fruit nets to protect apricots from birds. Reduce the risk of bacterial canker by pruning to improve airflow.
Ripening: If apricots are struggling to ripen on the tree, place them on a sunny windowsill indoors.

Product Specifications

Rootstock: Dwarf rootstock (ideal for pots)
Eventual Height: 1.5m
Eventual Spread: 1m
Supplied As: 4.5L Pot (approx. W10 x H20cm)
Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including pot
Time to First Crop: 2 years for first fruits, with substantial crops after 4-5 years.
Age: Our trees are typically 18 to 36 months old when dispatched.