Apricot Fitzroy

Bred in Taranaki this Apricot has consistent crops of medium sized golden fruit that ripen around February. The fruit are sweet and juicy and the tree is self fertile. Happiest in the sun with good drainage. We recommend pruning in summer after harvesting, only prune on a warm dry day. Deciduous.

A good choice for the warmer parts of New Zealand as this Apricot does not require such a long 'winter chill' period.

Habit: Upright
Height: 4mx2.5m

Apricot Garden Annie L/W

A beautiful little Apricot that as well as being highly ornamental tempts us with delicious fruit. The golden yellow fruits are are a good size and taste delicious, very sweet and juicy. Copes well with warmer climates but as with all apricots does like some winter chill. Self-fertile. Deciduous.

In NZ it is recommended that Apricots are summer pruned rather than the usual practice of pruning fruit trees in winter. Make sure this is done a dry hot day so that any pruning cuts heal quickly.

Habit: Upright
Height: 3mx2m

Apricot Goldbar

This Apricot has quite large fruit that are coloured a light yellow and blushed red. The flesh is firm with a sweet taste with just a hint of acid from the skin. A vigorous grower which should produce good crops after 3-5 years. Plant in a sunny sheltered position. Self-fertile. Deciduous.

Apricots are best pruned in summer around about February. Make sure you prune on a warm dry day with sharp clean tools. This allows the cuts to heal quickly and therefore prevent disease.

Habit: Upright
Height: 4m x 3m

Apricot Goldstrike

A large, firm, delicious Apricot with light orange, skin with a soft red blush. The freestone flesh is orange and has a 'meaty' texture with some juice and a sweet flavour. Pollinate with 'Goldbar'. Plant in a sunny well drained position and do any pruning in summer on a dry day. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 5m x 3m

Apricot Moorpark

Soft, juicy, 'fuzzless' fruit of superb quality with a luscious flavour. Suitable for fresh eating straight off the tree but can also be bottled or dried. Prefers a warm sunny position however is very cold tolerant. Self fertile. Prune only in summer on a warm dry day. Deciduous.

This Apricot grows particularly well in cooler areas and has a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.

Habit: Upright
Height: 5m x 3m

Apricot Newcastle

A popular Apricot that produces prolific crops. The fruit are medium sized, golden yellow blushed red. Lovely and sweet for desserts/ fresh eating. A vigorous grower with a low winter chill requirement making it suitable for warmer areas. Pollinate with Sundrop. Deciduous.

In NZ it is recommended that Apricots are summer pruned rather than the usual practice of pruning fruit trees in winter. Make sure this is done a dry hot day so that any pruning cuts heal quickly.

Habit: Upright
Height: 5m x 4m

Apricot Royal Rosa

A self- fertile apricot that is a vigorous grower and shows good disease resistance. The tree bears heavy crops from a young age and the fruit is sweet, low acid and delicious. Plant in a sunny sheltered position with good drainage. Freestone. Deciduous.

Only prune your Apricot tree in late summer - around February is best. Make sure it is a warm dry day and that your tools are clean and sharp. This will enable any pruning cuts to heal quickly and therefore prevent disease.

Habit: Upright
Height: 4m x 3m

Apricot Sundrop

Excellent producer with sweet, juicy, yellow fruit with a firm flesh. Partially self fertile, but best planted with Trevatt for cross pollination. Prune only during summer on a warm dry day. Apricots do best in a sunny position with good drainage. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 4mx2.5m

Apricot Tomcot

A self-fertile Apricot with large fruit which have a red blush over orange skin. The flesh is of excellent quality with an intense apricot flavour, ready to eat around January. Pretty pink blossom in early spring. Plant in a sunny, sheltered well drained position. Summer prune. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 5m x 3m

Apricot Trevatt

Large, sweet, juicy, golden fruit with lots of flavour. Perfect for picking straight off the tree and straight into your mouth! Also preserves well. A self fertile variety but will perform better when more than one tree is planted. Prune only during summer. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 5mx3m