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Alfred Apricot Tree

Alfred Apricot Tree

Alfred (a.k.a. NY 345)  is originated in Geneva, NY by Robert C. Lamb, New York State Experimental Agricultural Station. Introduced in 1965. Fruit is small to medium with orange skin and flesh color. Tree is moderately vigorous and hardy.

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General Tree Height/Caliper: Most of our fruit trees (apple, peach, apricot, plum, pear, nectarine, quince, and cherry) are grafted/budded and are 4-6' tall with a caliper/diameter of about 1/4-3/4". Most have more than 5' height and 1/2" diameter. The other trees are seedlings, such as pawpaw, mulberry, persimmon, shade, berry, and flowering trees which range from 18-36" tall.

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Alfred Apricot Tree Overview

The Alfred apricot tree bears fruit whose delicious flavor is hard to beat. Additionally they are ideal beautiful trees if you live in a cold climate (Northern United States). Not only is it cold hardy, but since it is late blooming, the occasional late spring frost won’t damage it. In 1965, the New York State Experiment Station in Geneva introduced Alfred apricot, which is open-pollinated seedling of selection from  [Doty x Geneva]. When this apricot tree starts to bloom in the spring, your garden will be adorned with beautiful pink-white flowers. They’ll ripen in early-mid August and will be perfect to eat off the tree.

Growing Characteristics

  • Uses: Eating fresh
  • Taste: Sweet, and juicy
  • Fruit Size: Small to medium and round
  • Size at Maturity: 12-15 ft. in height
  • Color: Orange with a pink blush
  • Hardiness Zones: 3a-7
  • Harvest period: early-mid August
  • Pollination: Self-pollinating although the crop will increase with 2-3 more trees planted around it.
  • Cultivation: This apricot tree grows best in full sun with well drained soil. It will bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. It is very productive but must be pruned in order for the crop to grow well.
  • Diseases: Most apricot trees are susceptible to bacterial canker. If you want to identify this fast, look for gum that starts oozing from the nark and dark lesions that appear on the main stems and trunk. When this happens, one way to prevent damage is to cut the affected area to healthy wood, yet not when the affected area is low on the main stem.
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  • Our shipping cost is 15-25% of the order total (depending on the size of the trees and how far the state is from NY) plus our handling fee which includes light pruning, packaging, printing, and quality checks.
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  • Note: we ship to Hawaii and Alaska however the shipping price is higher.

Warranty

  • If your tree doesn’t grow by July 1st or dies in the fall of the first year, please email us with a photo, order number, and description of the issue.
  • If the issue is related with the tree itself rather than lack of care, we guarantee to replace it next season or give a full refund.

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  • You can cancel your order to receive a full refund, but please note that cancelling an order after April 1st will result in a partial refund of 75% of the order total.
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  • If due to unforeseen circumstances your ordered tree is no longer available, you can get a full refund or a substitution with another variety.