Tomcot Apricot Tree – Prunus armeniaca Bare Root | 3 Feet Tall | Early Harvest Sweet Apricot | Cold Hardy Fruit Tree | Backyard Orchard Starter

Grow 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.

Tomcot 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.

Developed 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.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 1 bare root Tomcot apricot tree
✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet
✔️ Early ripening, high-yield variety
✔️ Cold hardy and reliable producer
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Tomcot Apricot
Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca ‘Tomcot’
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: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–9
Chill Hours: ~500 or less
Pollination: Partly self-fertile (better yields with a second apricot)
Container Friendly: Possible when young; best in ground long-term

💡 Care Tip: For best fruit production, plant near another apricot variety for cross-pollination. Thin fruit early to improve size, flavor, and overall tree health.