Apricot, Tomcot
Prunus armeniaca Tomcot
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Plant Types & Availability - More information
Br = Bare Root Plant, Maidn = Maiden
Rootstock - St Julien AVAT is not chargeable on these plants.
A relatively new Canadian variety that has revolutionised apricot growing in Europe and is the most reliable variety for growing in this country. Attractive compact tree producing masses of beautiful white flushed pink blossom which is attractive to bees and other pollinators, followed by superb juicy intensely sweet fruits with a strong red blush on an orange background. These are attractive to birds so the tree may need protecting by netting. Self-fertile.
Best grown as a fan trained tree against a west, south-west or south wall where it will need a minimum area of 3.6m wide (12ft) and 2m high (6ft). They will crop as free standing trees in a sheltered sunny position free from late frosts. Plant 4.6 - 5.5m (15 - 18ft) apart. Young trees suitable for growing as bush or fan-trained trees. Rootstock St. Julien A.
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Apricot, Tomcot is available as:
Br = Bare Root Plant
Maiden - A maiden tree is a single stemmed tree which has not been trained so can be trained into whatever form you wish. It typically is between 1-2 metres tall and will have a few side shoots.
Bare-Root Plants
Bare-root plants are sold without a pot/soil around the roots. This is a more cost effective and environmentally friendly way of growing plants. To ensure the best plant health we do not store our plants in cold storage, but they are left in our field or plant beds until they are ready for packing or collection.
Items marked Br are bare rooted plants grown from cuttings and are typically 1-2 years old.
Availability
Bare rooted plants are only available when the plants are dormant (typically from late November to March).
If a plant is currently out of stock because it is out of season (for example, bare rooted plants in summer) or we have sold out but we are expecting more to be available you can pre-order the plant. We only charge credit/debit cards when an order is despatched, not when an order is placed.
Rootstocks
Rootstocks are used to restrict the vigour of fruit trees and allow a range to grow in a small space. They can also contribute to the disease resisting abilities of the plant.[from RHS - Update]
St Julien A - A semi-vigorous rootstock that is suitable for growing bush, half standard and fan trees. Typically fruits after 3 or 4 years and requires staking for 5 years. Tree spacing 5m (18ft). Ultimate height as trained as bush: 4.5-5m (14-18ft).