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Prunus armeniaca Nancy Apricot Low Stem / Tall / 7.5L / 110Cm
Prunus armeniaca 'Nancy'
Confirmed format: 7.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Delicious, sweet apricot fruit suitable for fresh eating, cooking, baking and preserves
- Self-fertile variety for reliable fruiting
- Charming white, pink and multicolour blossom
- Moderate growth rate with an upright and rounded habit
- Supplied as a 7.5 litre potted plant at approximately 110cm tall
Overview
Prunus armeniaca 'Nancy', commonly known as the apricot, is a delightful deciduous perennial fruit tree featuring an upright and rounded habit. In spring, it produces lovely white, pink and multicolour blossoms with a moderate fragrance that offer pollinator support. Established trees yield a wonderful harvest of edible fruits ideal for fresh eating, cooking, baking and preserves. Supplied as a 7.5 litre potted plant at approximately 110cm tall, this tree thrives in full sun and brings productive charm to any garden setting.
Why We Love It
- Produces sweet, versatile apricots for fresh eating, cooking, baking and preserves
- Self-fertile variety making it easy to grow on its own
- Appealing spring blossom with moderate fragrance
- Supports garden wildlife and pollinators
- Suitable for small gardens, containers and kitchen gardens
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Prunus armeniaca 'Nancy' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Apricot |
| Plant Type | Fruit |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 400cm to 500cm |
| Mature Spread | 300cm to 400cm |
| Flower Colour | White, pink, multicolour |
| Fragrance Level | Moderate |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Autumn Colour | Yellow, orange, multicolour |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (down to -15°C) |
| Care Level | Moderate |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun in south- or west-facing aspects. Choose a sheltered position and avoid frost pockets. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grows in loam, sand, chalk or any fertile soil texture with a neutral to alkaline pH. |
| Drainage | Requires free-draining or well-drained soil. |
| Moisture | Prefers moist soil with a moderate water need. |
| Support | Requires staking. |
| Winter Protection | Provide a sheltered location during winter. |
Perfect For
- Edible gardens
- Kitchen gardens
- Wall planting
- Patio containers
- Cottage gardens
- Specimen planting
- Small gardens
Good to Know
- This variety is self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit without a companion plant.
- Provides pollinator support and bird food for garden wildlife.
- Features toxic-if-ingested properties and is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- Supplied as a 7.5 litre potted plant standing approximately 110cm tall.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 7.5ltr potted plant |
|---|---|
| Pot Display | 7.5 litre pot |
| Supplied Height | 110 cm tall |
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