{"product_id":"tomcot-apricot-tree-prunus-armeniaca-live-bare-root-tree-3-feet-tall-early-sweet-apricot-variety-productive-cold-hardy-fruit-tree","title":"Tomcot Apricot Tree – Prunus armeniaca Bare Root | 3 Ft Tall Early Sweet Apricot","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow delicious early-season apricots with this live Tomcot Apricot Tree, shipped bare root and ready for planting. Tomcot is a highly productive apricot variety known for its large orange fruit, firm sweet flesh, and classic slightly tart old-fashioned apricot flavor. Ripening 2–3 weeks earlier than Wenatchee Moorpark, this early harvest variety is an excellent choice for home orchards and gardeners seeking dependable fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed in Prosser, Washington and introduced in 1989, Tomcot performs well in a wide range of climates and requires relatively low chilling hours. This vigorous fruit tree is ideal for backyard orchards, edible gardens, and patio growing with proper pruning. You will receive a healthy live bare root tree approximately 3 feet tall, similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Tomcot Apricot Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately 3 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped bare root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, dormant fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Tomcot Apricot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Prunus armeniaca ‘Tomcot’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; water deeply during dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 12–18 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Season: Early season, 2–3 weeks before Wenatchee Moorpark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill Hours: Approximately 500 hours or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Partly self-fruitful; larger crops with another apricot variety nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak bare roots before planting and choose a sunny location with good airflow for the best fruit quality and disease prevention. Annual pruning helps maintain structure and improves harvest production.\u003c\/p\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":46776662950087,"sku":null,"price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/ListingShopify2_34_e28de028-19db-42dc-bb29-c25b122a841c.jpg?v=1783959009","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/tomcot-apricot-tree-prunus-armeniaca-live-bare-root-tree-3-feet-tall-early-sweet-apricot-variety-productive-cold-hardy-fruit-tree","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}