{"product_id":"tomcot-apricot-tree-prunus-armeniaca-bare-root-3-feet-tall-early-harvest-sweet-apricot-cold-hardy-fruit-tree-backyard-orchard-starter","title":"Tomcot Apricot Tree Bare Root – Early Harvest Sweet Apricot, Cold Hardy, 3 Feet Tall","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTomcot Apricot Tree Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tomcot Apricot Tree (Prunus armeniaca ‘Tomcot’) is a deciduous fruit tree known for its early-season harvest and reliable production. This bare root tree arrives dormant and stands approximately 3 feet tall, making it an excellent choice for home orchards and backyard gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces large, bright orange apricots with firm, sweet flesh and a slightly tart, classic apricot flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipens 2–3 weeks earlier than many other apricot varieties, including Wenatchee Moorpark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold hardy and performs well in USDA zones 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow chilling requirement of about 500 hours or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartly self-fertile but yields improve with cross-pollination from another apricot variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature height ranges from 12 to 18 feet, with moderate growth rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely packaged bare root tree ready for planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun, requiring 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers well-draining, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately, maintaining consistent moisture especially during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown in containers when young but is best planted in the ground for long-term growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor optimal fruit size and tree health, thin fruit early in the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant near another apricot variety to enhance pollination and fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46929977999559,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/ListingShopify_29_94c4fd4b-c75b-4c7e-8a26-f2c549957457.jpg?v=1785519136","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/tomcot-apricot-tree-prunus-armeniaca-bare-root-3-feet-tall-early-harvest-sweet-apricot-cold-hardy-fruit-tree-backyard-orchard-starter","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}