{"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 – Prunus armeniaca Bare Root | 3 Feet Tall | Early Harvest Sweet Apricot | Cold Hardy Fruit Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow reliable, early-season apricots with this Tomcot Apricot Tree, a proven variety known for consistent production and excellent fruit quality. This bare root tree stands approximately 3 feet tall and is ready for planting in your home orchard or garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomcot produces large, bright orange apricots with firm, sweet flesh and a classic slightly tart, old-fashioned apricot flavor. Ripening 2–3 weeks earlier than many varieties (including Wenatchee Moorpark), it provides an early and rewarding harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in Prosser, Washington and introduced in 1989, this variety performs well in a wide range of climates with low chilling requirements (about 500 hours or less). It is partly self-fruitful but produces larger crops when planted with another apricot variety nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a healthy dormant bare root tree ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 bare root Tomcot apricot tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly ripening, high-yield variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold hardy and reliable producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe delivery\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: 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: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill Hours: ~500 or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Partly self-fertile (better yields with a second apricot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Possible when young; best in ground long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best fruit production, plant near another apricot variety for cross-pollination. Thin fruit early to improve size, flavor, and overall tree health.\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":52504053710980,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify_29_94c4fd4b-c75b-4c7e-8a26-f2c549957457.jpg?v=1783761159","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/tomcot-apricot-tree-prunus-armeniaca-bare-root-3-feet-tall-early-harvest-sweet-apricot-cold-hardy-fruit-tree-backyard-orchard-starter","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}