Nugget Apricot Tree - Bare Root - Early Sweet Freestone - Prunus armeniaca - 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.

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

Common Name: Nugget Apricot
Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca ‘Nugget’
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Watering: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Growth Habit: Deciduous fruit tree
Format: Bare root / dormant

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