Fruit Type: Apricot
Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca
Fruit Colour: Golden orange
Growth Habit: Dwarf, compact deciduous fruit tree
Final Height: Approx. 2–3 m
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
Pollination: Generally self-fertile (exact cultivar to be confirmed upon arrival)
Hardiness: Suitable for outdoor growing once established
Apricot is one of those classic garden trees that brings joy long before the fruit appears. Prunus armeniaca is well known to home gardeners and orchard growers alike for its early spring blossom and sweet, velvety fruit in early to mid-summer.
This selection is sold as a dwarf apricot, meaning it remains significantly smaller and more manageable than standard apricot trees. Dwarfing is typically achieved through grafting onto a compact rootstock and selecting naturally smaller-growing forms. The result is a tree that is easier to prune, protect, and harvest, while also beginning to fruit at a younger age.
In early spring, apricot trees are often among the first to bloom. Delicate white to pale pink flowers open before the leaves, attracting early pollinators and marking the true beginning of the gardening season.
Once established, the tree forms a rounded canopy with bright green foliage. The fruits are smooth, golden-orange drupes with a warm, sweet flavour. They are excellent eaten fresh from the tree, and equally suitable for drying, baking, jams, or preserves.
For best results, plant in a sunny, well-drained position with good air circulation. Because apricots flower early, the blossoms can be sensitive to late spring frosts. A sheltered location, such as near a south-facing wall, can offer additional protection during colder nights.
Most apricot varieties are self-fertile, meaning they can set fruit independently, although having a second tree nearby may improve yield. We will confirm the exact cultivar once the plants arrive from our supplier, at which point we will update the listing with specific details regarding pollination, fruit timing, and individual characteristics.
As with all our fruit trees, we select varieties with winter hardiness in mind, ensuring suitability for outdoor growing in our climate once properly established.
With a sunny position, well-prepared soil, and a little patience, apricot rewards us with one of the most satisfying stone fruits we can harvest from our own garden.
All trees are sold and delivered as 1-year old trees in jute bags filled with rich Dutch soil.
