Brittany Gold Apricot Tree - Self-Fertile Bare Root Fruit Tree, 3 Feet Tall, Late Season Sweet Apricot

Product Overview

The Brittany Gold Apricot Tree (Prunus armeniaca ‘Brittany Gold’) is a reliable bare root fruit tree standing approximately 3 feet tall, ideal for home orchards. Known for its ability to thrive in challenging climates, this deciduous tree produces large, firm apricots with a rich, sweet flavor. It offers an extended harvest window, allowing fruit to remain on the tree for three weeks or more in late July.

Key Features

• Self-fertile and productive variety
• Large, sweet, and firm apricot fruit
• Extended harvest period for flexible picking
• Moderate to vigorous growth rate
• Tested for strong performance in diverse climates
• Delivered as a healthy dormant bare root tree

Growing Information

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment
• Mature Height: 12–18 feet (can be smaller with pruning)
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Pollination: Self-fertile
• Container Friendly: Possible when young, best planted in ground long-term

Because the fruit can hang on the tree longer than most apricots, it is recommended to monitor ripeness and harvest gradually to enjoy the best flavor. Annual pruning helps maintain tree structure and encourages consistent yields.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.