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    Apricot Trevatt

    Apricot Trevatt

    Prunus armeniaca 'Trevatt'

    $80.00
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    Apricot 'Trevatt' is a time-tested favourite renowned for producing generous crops of large, golden-orange fruit with a rich, sweet flavour. A reliable performer in New Zealand home orchards, this classic variety is prized for its excellent eating quality and versatility in the kitchen.

    The fruit has firm, juicy orange flesh with a well-balanced sweetness, making it perfect for eating fresh from the tree, preserving, bottling, drying or creating delicious jams and desserts. Ripening in mid to late summer, Apricot 'Trevatt' rewards gardeners with abundant harvests when grown in a warm, sunny position.

    Before the fruit arrives, the tree puts on a spectacular display of soft white to pale pink blossoms in late winter to early spring. These delicate flowers are among the first signs of spring and attract bees and other beneficial pollinators to the garden. As a deciduous tree, it also provides attractive autumn foliage before becoming dormant for winter.

    With its reliable cropping, exceptional fruit quality and beautiful spring blossom, Apricot 'Trevatt' is an excellent addition to any home orchard.

    Why You'll Love It

    • Large, sweet golden-orange apricots
    • Excellent for fresh eating, preserving and bottling
    • Heavy, reliable crops in the right conditions
    • Beautiful white-pink spring blossoms
    • Self-fertile, making it ideal for home gardens
    • A proven favourite for New Zealand orchards
    • Provides ornamental beauty as well as delicious fruit
    • Easy to grow in a sunny, sheltered position

    Pollination

    Apricot 'Trevatt' is self-fertile, meaning a single tree will produce fruit without the need for another apricot variety. However, planting additional apricot trees nearby can increase pollinator activity and may improve yields.

    • Expected 5 Year Height 4.0 M Width 3.0 M

    Is Apricot Trevatt suitable for my garden?

    Apricot Trevatt is best suited in a position that gets

    • Full sun

    Apricot Trevatt is

    • Edible
    • Deciduous
    • Self-fertile

    Apricot Trevatt will thrive in soil that is

    • Normal
    • Free draining
    • Nutrient rich

    How to establish your Apricot Trevatt?

    Position
    Plant in a warm, sunny, sheltered location protected from strong winds. Apricots flower early, so a site with some protection from late frosts will help ensure the best fruit set.
    Soil
    Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or well-rotted organic matter. Avoid heavy clay soils or areas where water sits during winter.
    Watering
    Water regularly while the tree establishes and during prolonged dry periods, especially while fruit is developing. Consistent moisture encourages larger, juicier fruit.
    Feeding
    Feed with a balanced fruit tree fertiliser in early spring before flowering. Mulching annually with compost or organic matter will improve soil health and moisture retention.
    Spacing
    Allow approximately 4–5m between trees to provide plenty of room for canopy development and good air circulation.

    How to maintain your Apricot Trevatt once established?

    Prune after harvest or during summer to maintain an open framework that allows sunlight and airflow throughout the canopy. Avoid heavy winter pruning, as apricots can be susceptible to disease entering fresh pruning cuts during cool, wet conditions.
    Thin heavy crops if necessary to improve fruit size and reduce stress on branches. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches as required and mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
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