Nugget Apricot Tree – Prunus armeniaca Bare Root | 3 Feet Tall | Early Sweet Freestone Apricot | Self-Fertile Fruit Tree | Cold Hardy

Enjoy early, delicious apricots with this Nugget Apricot Tree, a reliable and productive variety known for its large, flavorful fruit and attractive appearance. This bare root tree stands approximately 3 feet tall and is ready for planting in your home orchard or garden.

Nugget produces bright yellow apricots with a beautiful red blush and firm, juicy flesh. The fruit is freestone, making it easy to enjoy fresh, bake, or preserve. With a rich, sweet flavor and early ripening time (1–2 weeks before Blenheim), it offers a rewarding harvest at the start of the apricot season.

This vigorous tree is self-fertile and performs well in a range of climates with low chilling requirements, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced growers.

You will receive a healthy dormant bare root tree ready for planting.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 bare root Nugget apricot tree
✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet
✔️ Large, sweet freestone fruit
✔️ Self-fertile and productive variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Nugget Apricot
Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca ‘Nugget’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Bare root / dormant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment
Mature Height: 12–18 feet (smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Vigorous
USDA Zones: 5–9
Chill Hours: ~500 or less
Pollination: Self-fertile
Container Friendly: Possible when young; best planted in ground long-term

💡 Care Tip: Thin fruit early to improve size, sweetness, and overall quality. Annual pruning helps maintain structure and encourages consistent production.