{"product_id":"nugget-apricot-tree-prunus-armeniaca-bare-root-3-feet-tall-early-sweet-freestone-apricot-self-fertile-fruit-tree-cold-hardy","title":"Nugget Apricot Tree – Prunus armeniaca Bare Root | 3 Feet Tall | Early Sweet Freestone Apricot | Self-Fertile \u0026 Cold Hardy","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy early, delicious apricots with the Nugget Apricot Tree, a reliable and productive variety known for its large, flavorful fruit and attractive appearance. This bare root tree is approximately 3 feet tall and ready for planting in your home orchard or garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nugget produces bright yellow apricots with a red blush and firm, juicy flesh. The freestone fruit is easy to enjoy fresh, bake, or preserve. It ripens 1–2 weeks before Blenheim, offering an early harvest with a rich, sweet flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous, self-fertile tree performs well in USDA zones 5–9 with low chilling requirements (~500 hours or less), making it suitable for a range of climates and growers of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one healthy dormant bare root Nugget apricot tree, approximately 3 feet tall, with secure packaging for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Nugget Apricot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Prunus armeniaca ‘Nugget’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Bare root \/ dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 12–18 feet (smaller with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill Hours: Approximately 500 or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Self-fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Possible when young; best planted in ground long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThin fruit early to improve size, sweetness, and overall quality. Annual pruning helps maintain tree structure and encourages consistent 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":52504024481924,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify_54.jpg?v=1783760848","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/nugget-apricot-tree-prunus-armeniaca-bare-root-3-feet-tall-early-sweet-freestone-apricot-self-fertile-fruit-tree-cold-hardy","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}