Apricot Tree

[Beryl]

I would very much like to grow an Apricot tree in a large tub but having trawled round the garden centres, local fruit tree growers, and searched through countless fruit tree suppliers. I can't find one that is grown on a root stock smaller than St Julien. This is supposed to be semi-dwarfing but will reach 12ft. Much too large for a pot.

My question - Does anyone know if it is possible to grow Apricots successfully in a pot and if so what root stock should I be looking for?

Thanks.
Beryl

[Lesley Jay]

I have looked through some of my fruit catalogues and Deacon's Nursery have St. Julien and also Pixy which grows to 8 - 10 foot after 10 years. www.deacons.nursery@btopenworld.com

Ken Muir also have St. Julien but they have a patio tree growing 4 -5 foot producing 10lb of fruit or more after 3-4 years. The variety is Aprigold. www.kenmuir.co.uk

We have bought all our fruit from Ken Muir and always found that we received good quality fruit bushes.

Hope this helps.

[Geordie]

Mini Apricot

Beryl,

The smallest one i have come across is the 'dwarf apricot' from Bakker which grows to just 1 metre tall.

www.bakker.co.uk

[Beryl]

Beryl

Thanks you both for that info.
I have not been able to get into Deacons web site, but I do have Ken Muirs latest catalogue. How did I miss the Patio trees?
I will also investigate Bakker too.

Many thanks again.
Beryl.

[Beryl]

Beryl

Apricot and Nectarine trees arrived today from Bakker.
Both pruned and looking very healthy indeed.
I shall enjoy growing them on.

Thanks again.
Beryl.