Cordon Apricot Tree
Tasty apricots in smaller spaces
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Cordon Apricot Tree
- Apricot 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.
- ‘Flavorcot’ is an impressive self-fertile variety that yields wonderfully sweet, succulent apricots that are perfect for both eating fresh and using in desserts
- ‘Tomcot’ boasts heavy crops of large fruits that can be dried and kept for many months when stored correctly
- Our 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:
- Towards 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)
- If 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
- Please note: this page includes selected AI-assisted imagery for illustrative purposes.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, a cordon apricot tree can be grown in a large pot of at least 50 litres, which makes it easier to protect the early blossoms from frosts below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The cordon apricot tree typically reaches a height of 1.8 to 2.5 metres, with a narrow spread of about 0.5 to 0.9 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The cordon apricot tree thrives in full sunlight, requiring a warm position with at least 6 hours of direct sun daily to protect early blossoms.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The cordon apricot tree thrives in a deep, fertile, and well-drained loamy soil, preferring a slightly alkaline to neutral pH and a warm planting position to protect roots from temperatures below 0°C.
How much watering does this plant need?
The cordon apricot tree should be watered with around 10 to 15 litres weekly, keeping the soil moist but ensuring it never becomes waterlogged.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the cordon apricot tree requires pruning in mid-summer to minimise the risk of silver leaf disease. Regular pruning is essential to preserve the trained shape.
How hardy is this plant?
Apricot trees have an H4 hardiness rating, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, but they are best grown against a warm, sunny wall to protect their delicate early blossoms from late frosts.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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