{"title":"Apricot Trees","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"patio-apricot-tree","title":"Patio Apricot Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFed up of buying apricots for an arm and a leg at the local supermarket? Grow your own from the patio, instead! Easily kept to just 1.5m in height, our patio apricot trees produce delicious fruit and glorious springtime blossom, and are perfect for sheltered sunny balconies, patios and courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Flavorcot'\u003c\/b\u003e is a heavy cropper, yielding sweet, aromatic apricots even as a young whipper snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e‘Tomcot’\u003c\/b\u003e is an incredible reliable variety, producing fruit in even the more temperate parts of the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur growers ensure your patio tree has a strong, developed root system and thick main stem before being sent to you. It's been grown on a dwarfing rootstock and pruned to a compact size during its time at the nursery. Plant your tree in a small pot to help stunt growth and prune yearly to help keep the desired shape and size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"'Flavorcot' Patio Tree in a 4.5L Pot","offer_id":53709757153553,"sku":"FRU0838","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"'Flavorcot' Patio Bare Root Tree","offer_id":53709757186321,"sku":"FRU0859","price":63.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"'Tomcot' Patio Tree in a 4.5L Pot","offer_id":53709757219089,"sku":"FRU0803","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"'Tomcot' Patio Bare Root Tree","offer_id":53709757251857,"sku":"FRU0860","price":63.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/AdobeStock_744236479_44a9157c-beda-4117-8b93-9dc4f3e60b57.jpg?v=1782483094"},{"product_id":"cordon-apricot-tree","title":"Cordon Apricot Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApricot trees are a glorious addition to any sunny garden – even small gardens! That’s right, with a cordon-trained apricot tree you get delicious, juicy fruits from a narrow columnar tree that doesn’t take up much room. The dream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e‘Flavorcot’\u003c\/b\u003e is an impressive self-fertile variety that yields wonderfully sweet, succulent apricots that are perfect for both eating fresh and using in desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e‘Tomcot’\u003c\/b\u003e boasts heavy crops of large fruits that can be dried and kept for many months when stored correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur expert growers have carefully established the proper cordon shape for your apricot tree, meaning all that’s left for you to do is to give your lovely tree a yearly prune. The bulk of the pruning is carried out in summer, with occasional winter pruning also being helpful as the tree matures. Our top pruning tips are as follows:\n\u003col style=\"list-style-type: circle; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003eTowards the end of summer, in August, cut back shoots that are over 20cm long, reducing them down to a single leaf beyond the cluster of leaves at the base of the current year’s growth (this grouping of leaves is called the basal cluster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-left: 2em; padding-bottom: 0;\"\u003eIf you find that your apricot cordon’s spurs are becoming overly crowded or busy, which happens sometimes with more mature trees – then thin out a few of the less productive, older spurs in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"'Flavorcot' Cordon Tree in a 9L Pot","offer_id":53709758267665,"sku":"FRU0843","price":81.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"'Flavorcot' Cordon Bare Root Tree","offer_id":53709758300433,"sku":"FRU0877","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"'Tomcot' Cordon Bare Root Tree","offer_id":53709758333201,"sku":"FRU0878","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/apricot_cordon_c2fd3ef9-ac30-4d9c-b9a7-5c4c9d4a2840.jpg?v=1782483188"},{"product_id":"prunus-armeniaca","title":"Prunus armeniaca","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous Apricot tree is a Prunus armeniacum - a deciduous fruit tree that grows flavoursome yellow-orange fruit tinged with red that should be ready to pick in Summer. The bright green foliage features in all seasons, except Winter when it falls away in time for fresh growth in Spring. Each piece of the succulent fruit is wonderfully juicy, although the tree also boasts lovely pink-white flowers in Spring and grows to a height and spread of 4m to 8m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is an MM106, making it a great orchard sized tree for your garden. It should be placed in full sunlight and can be grown in most soil types as long as they are kept moist and well-drained. This Prunus is also fully hardy and will be a stunning addition when given a large enough space to encompass its full growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"7.5L pot","offer_id":53709852606737,"sku":"TREE_Z_APRICOT_7.5L_MM106","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/Apricot_204-5ft_200.jpg?v=1782484197"},{"product_id":"tomcot-apricot-tree","title":"'Tomcot'® Apricot Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the \"Cot\" series, Tomcot fruits well and in the right conditions will produce large crops of several hundred apricots when mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, red-blushed yellow fruit with a sweet flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlender tree, good for fan training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to harvest in August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApricots perform best in the warmer part of the UK. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e They prefer warmer weather, and their early spring flowers are susceptible to frost. You can protect them somewhat by growing in a sheltered spot, perhaps up against a south facing wall. Even then, in cold springs few flowers may set and so there won't be a big crop. If your fruit seems not to be ripening, pick and ripen indoors on a sunny windowsill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf fertile \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Apricots don't require pollination by another tree to produce fruit, unlike many other fruit species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMyrobalan Rootstock: \u003c\/b\u003eMax size H4.5m x W4m\u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePatio trained: \u003c\/b\u003eVery compact max size H1.5m x W1m, perfect for pots \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Patio trees are pruned and trained to be suitable for growing in pots, on patios. This means they will be fine with their growth being restricted and produce a productive little tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"1 Year Old Bare Root Tree","offer_id":53710057603345,"sku":"FRU0187","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot","offer_id":53710057636113,"sku":"FRU0188","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Patio Tree in a 4.5L Pot","offer_id":53710057668881,"sku":"FRU0189","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/FRU0187-1.jpg?v=1782487625"},{"product_id":"new-large-early-apricot-tree","title":"'New Large Early' Apricot Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the name suggests, this variety produces an early crop in early August of large, tasty fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe large, juicy fruit is especially good for making jam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the more reliable apricot varieties that will perform better in colder summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe still recommend growing only in the warmer parts of UK and in a sheltered, preferable south facing spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApricots perform best in the warmer part of the UK \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e They prefer warmer weather, and their early spring flowers are susceptible to frost. You can protect them somewhat by growing in a sheltered spot, perhaps up against a south facing wall. Even then, in cold springs few flowers may set and so there won't be a big crop. If your fruit seems not to be ripening, pick and ripen indoors on a sunny windowsill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax size H3m x W2m - Myrobalan Rootstock \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf fertile \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Apricots don't require pollination by another tree to produce fruit, unlike many other fruit species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApricots are a bird's favourite, so you will need to protect your crop \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e You can use a fruit net, a scarecrow, shiny objects or place close to the house or a busy path to try and deter the birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"1 Year Old Bare Root Tree","offer_id":53710058291473,"sku":"FRU0190","price":76.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/FRU0197-1.jpg?v=1782487637"},{"product_id":"flavourcot-apricot-tree","title":"'Flavorcot'® Apricot Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, juicy and aromatic - no wonder they named it Flavorcot!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the \"Cot\" series–renowned for reliability and large crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best for eating fresh from the tree or used in desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApricots perform best in the warmer part of the UK. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e They prefer warmer weather, and their early spring flowers are susceptible to frost. You can protect them somewhat by growing in a sheltered spot, perhaps up against a south facing wall. If your fruit seems not to be ripening, pick and ripen indoors on a sunny windowsill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf fertile \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Apricots don't require pollination by another tree to produce fruit, unlike many other fruit species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSJA Rootstock:\u003c\/b\u003e Max size H4m x W3m \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePatio trained:\u003c\/b\u003eVery compact max size H1.5m x W1m, perfect for pots \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Patio trees are pruned and trained to be suitable for growing in pots, on patios. This means they will be fine with their growth being restricted and produce a productive little tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"1 Year Old Bare Root Tree","offer_id":53710058324241,"sku":"FRU0192","price":103.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot","offer_id":53710058357009,"sku":"FRU0193","price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Patio Tree in a 4.5L Pot","offer_id":53710058389777,"sku":"FRU0194","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half-Standard Bare Root Tree - 6\/8cm Girth Trunk","offer_id":53710058422545,"sku":"MATFRU109BR","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/FRU0192-1.jpg?v=1782487725"},{"product_id":"early-moorpark-apricot-tree","title":"'Early Moorpark' Apricot Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compact habit makes it perfect for growing in pots - great for apricots because it means you can keep it on a warm patio or balcony and move it indoors when cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable cropper which produces a large number of plump, yellow fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet and juicy with a good aromatic flavour, they are delicious eaten fresh or make brilliant jam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApricots perform best in the warmer part of the UK \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e They prefer warmer weather, and their early spring flowers are susceptible to frost. You can protect them somewhat by growing in a sheltered spot, perhaps up against a south facing wall. Even then, in cold springs, few flowers may set and so there won't be a big crop. If your fruit seems not to be ripening, pick and ripen indoors on a sunny windowsill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax size H3m x W2m - Myrobalan Rootstock \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf fertile \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Apricots don't require pollination by another tree to produce fruit, unlike many other fruit species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. 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