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5ft 'Flavourcot' Apricot Tree | Bare Root | 1 Years Old

5ft 'Flavourcot' Apricot Tree | Bare Root | 1 Years Old

5ft 'Flavourcot' Apricot Tree | Bare Root | 1 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Flavourcot' Apricot Tree | Bare Root | 1 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178759373179_55626512204155
Price: 57.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

Enjoy sweet, juicy, and aromatic apricots, bursting with authentic fruity flavour.
Part of the reliable "Cot" series, renowned for producing abundant and consistent harvests.
Perfect for eating fresh from the tree or as a delicious ingredient in desserts and jams.
A self-pollinating variety, meaning you only need one tree to get a crop of fruit.
Professionally pruned before shipping to encourage strong, bushy growth and a healthy structure.

Species: Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Harvest Time: July, August, September
Planting Time: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Position: Full sun, with shelter
Hardiness: Somewhat Hardy. Fairs better in the south of the UK and in warmer areas. Best grown in a sheltered spot, preferably south facing. If you can protect its early blossom from frost, then you will ensure a better crop.
Soil Type: Prefers well drained, loamy soils. Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but may not fruit too well. Will struggle in poorly draining soil.
Eventual Spread: 2m
Pest & Disease Resistance: Good Pest and Disease Resistance. Shows some resistance to the main pests and diseases for Apricots. You may see some damage from aphids and caterpillars, which can both be washed away with soapy water. Birds will eat the apricots if given the chance so take steps to prevent this like using a fruit net or bird scarers. Reduce the risk of bacterial canker by pruning to improve airflow and remove rotting organic matter nearby.
Pruning: Some structural pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your Apricot tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease.

Planting: Best grown in warmer regions of the UK. Plant in a sheltered area, like a south-facing wall, to protect the frost-sensitive early spring blooms.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly going forward, only water in dry spells when needed. You should be able tell because the leaves will start to wilt and droop. When watering a tree it is important to give a good soaking. It is better to water heavy and less frequently than little and often as this encourages the roots to grow down into the ground.
Feeding: No need to feed.
Ripening: If fruits are struggling to ripen on the tree, simply pick them and place them on a sunny windowsill indoors.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare Root. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field and packed straight away. You can be sure they will be fresh when they arrive. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. roots
Rootstock: SJA rootstock. Apricot varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. St. Julien A Apricot trees tend to only reach 3m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders. They can also be trained to a smaller size by pruning or restricting the roots, by keeping in a smaller pot.
Eventual Height: 5m
Time to First Crop: 2 Years. You may see your first Apricots after 2 years but you should not expect to see substantial crops for another 2-3 years after that.

Highlights

Enjoy sweet, juicy, and aromatic apricots, bursting with authentic fruity flavour.
Part of the reliable "Cot" series, renowned for producing abundant and consistent harvests.
Perfect for eating fresh from the tree or as a delicious ingredient in desserts and jams.
A self-pollinating variety, meaning you only need one tree to get a crop of fruit.
Professionally pruned before shipping to encourage strong, bushy growth and a healthy structure.

Variety Specifications

Species: Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Harvest Time: July, August, September
Planting Time: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Position: Full sun, with shelter
Hardiness: Somewhat Hardy. Fairs better in the south of the UK and in warmer areas. Best grown in a sheltered spot, preferably south facing. If you can protect its early blossom from frost, then you will ensure a better crop.
Soil Type: Prefers well drained, loamy soils. Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but may not fruit too well. Will struggle in poorly draining soil.
Eventual Spread: 2m
Pest & Disease Resistance: Good Pest and Disease Resistance. Shows some resistance to the main pests and diseases for Apricots. You may see some damage from aphids and caterpillars, which can both be washed away with soapy water. Birds will eat the apricots if given the chance so take steps to prevent this like using a fruit net or bird scarers. Reduce the risk of bacterial canker by pruning to improve airflow and remove rotting organic matter nearby.
Pruning: Some structural pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your Apricot tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease.

Planting & Care

Planting: Best grown in warmer regions of the UK. Plant in a sheltered area, like a south-facing wall, to protect the frost-sensitive early spring blooms.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly going forward, only water in dry spells when needed. You should be able tell because the leaves will start to wilt and droop. When watering a tree it is important to give a good soaking. It is better to water heavy and less frequently than little and often as this encourages the roots to grow down into the ground.
Feeding: No need to feed.
Ripening: If fruits are struggling to ripen on the tree, simply pick them and place them on a sunny windowsill indoors.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare Root. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field and packed straight away. You can be sure they will be fresh when they arrive. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. roots
Rootstock: SJA rootstock. Apricot varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. St. Julien A Apricot trees tend to only reach 3m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders. They can also be trained to a smaller size by pruning or restricting the roots, by keeping in a smaller pot.
Eventual Height: 5m
Time to First Crop: 2 Years. You may see your first Apricots after 2 years but you should not expect to see substantial crops for another 2-3 years after that.