✅ Up for sale is a grafted Chinese Apricot, also known as the Mormon apricot, in a 1-year-old tree, measuring 4-6 inches tall. This apricot variety is valued for its resilience and productivity, especially in areas where late spring frosts are a concern. Blooming early and bearing fruit early as well, it thrives in colder areas of your yard to delay blooming as much as possible, thereby reducing the risk of frost damage. The fruit is small to medium in size, with skin and flesh that range from yellow to orange, offering a sweet, mild flavor. This variety is self-pollinating, making it a convenient choice for home orchards.
✅ Hardy to temperatures as low as -20°F, the Chinese Apricot is suitable for hardiness zones 5-7 and can thrive at elevations up to 7,500 feet. As a semi-dwarf tree, it will grow to a mature height of about 15-20 feet, making it manageable for smaller spaces while still offering a bountiful yield. Thin the fruit early in the season to ensure optimal size and quality, enhancing the overall harvest experience.
✅ Shipping is conducted in alignment with the plant’s seasonal cycle to maintain its health. From November through April, this apricot is sent bare root, with roots wrapped in moist media to retain moisture during dormancy. During the summer growing season, it is shipped in a container with soil to preserve its active growth.
✅ Orders are shipped early in the week, on Monday or Tuesday, to avoid weekend delays in the postal system. Please be aware of your state's regulations regarding plant imports, as we are unable to ship to certain states (TX, FL, AZ, HI, CA, Puerto Rico) due to USDA restrictions. We cannot take responsibility for items confiscated by state inspection.
✅ Your item will arrive in good condition; if any problems occur with the item while it is on the way to you, contact us the very same day with describing the issue and attach pictures of the issue so we can see it.