'New Large Early' Apricot Tree
Make jam worth shouting about
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'New Large Early' Apricot Tree
- As the name suggests, this variety produces an early crop in early August of large, tasty fruit
- The large, juicy fruit is especially good for making jam
- One of the more reliable apricot varieties that will perform better in colder summers
- We still recommend growing only in the warmer parts of UK and in a sheltered, preferable south facing spot
- Apricots perform best in the warmer part of the UK
- Myrobalan Rootstock: Max size H5m -
- Self fertile
- Apricots are a bird's favourite, so you will need to protect your crop
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
You can grow the 'New Large Early' apricot tree in a pot of 50 centimetres, ensuring it is protected from temperatures below -5 degrees Celsius.
How big does it get?
The New Large Early 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 New Large Early 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 'New Large Early' apricot tree prefers well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic sandy loam soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'New Large Early' Apricot Tree needs regular watering of 3 to 5 centimetres per week to support its early, substantial fruit.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'New Large Early' 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 'New Large Early' 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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