{"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 Live Tree | 3 Feet Tall | Early Sweet Apricot Variety","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. Originally 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 similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Tomcot Apricot Tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped bare root\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, dormant fruit tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Tomcot Apricot\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Prunus armeniaca ‘Tomcot’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining fertile soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; water deeply during dry periods\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 12–18 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate to fast\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Season: Early season, 2–3 weeks before Wenatchee Moorpark\u003cbr\u003eChill Hours: Approximately 500 hours or less\u003cbr\u003ePollination: Partly self-fruitful; larger crops with another apricot variety nearby\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak 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":52499610239108,"sku":null,"price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_34_e28de028-19db-42dc-bb29-c25b122a841c.jpg?v=1783660636","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/tomcot-apricot-tree-prunus-armeniaca-live-bare-root-tree-3-feet-tall-early-sweet-apricot-variety-productive-cold-hardy-fruit-tree","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}