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'Flavorcot'® Apricot Tree

Flavour by name and nature!

Grown by Mike

Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

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'Flavorcot'® Apricot Tree

  • Sweet, juicy and aromatic - no wonder they named it Flavorcot!
  • Part of the "Cot" series–renowned for reliability and large crops
  • The best for eating fresh from the tree or used in desserts
  • Apricots perform best in the warmer part of the UK. 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 windowsillMORE
  • Self fertile Apricots don't require pollination by another tree to produce fruit, unlike many other fruit speciesMORE
  • SJA Rootstock: Max size H5m x W3m Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
  • Patio trained:Very compact max size H1.5m x W1m, perfect for pots 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 treeMORE
  • Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
  • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. 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.MORE
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What to expect

Supplied as

Tree in 7.5L Premium Pot
This tree is supplied in a premium 7.5L rigid pot. This facilitates excellent root development and helps keep your tree both happy and healthy.

Height on arrival

120-150cm inc. pot

Eventual height

5m

Eventual spread

2m

Tasting notes

Sweet, juicy and aromatic with a real fruity flavour

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

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.

Pollination group

N/A
Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3

Uses

Eating, Making Jams

Rootstock

SJA rootstock (grows up to 5m)
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

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

The 'Flavorcot' apricot tree can be grown in a pot of at least 50 centimetres, but it will need winter protection when temperatures drop below -5 degrees Celsius.

How big does it get?

The Flavorcot® Apricot Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.

How much sunlight does this need?

For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Flavorcot Apricot in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What kind of soil does this plant prefer?

The 'Flavorcot' apricot tree prefers well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic sandy loam soil.

How much watering does this plant need?

The 'Flavorcot' Apricot Tree needs about 3 to 5 centimetres of water per week to produce its exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruits.

Will this plant need pruning?

Yes, the 'Flavorcot'® Apricot Tree will need pruning. Prune in early spring just as buds begin to swell and temperatures rise above 5 degrees Celsius, cutting back older wood to encourage new fruiting branches.

How hardy is this plant?

The 'Flavorcot' apricot tree holds an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through most of the UK down to temperatures between -5°C and -10°C, though it may require winter protection in central and northerly locations or exposed sites.

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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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