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Blenheim Apricot Tree

Blenheim Apricot Tree

Regular price £150.00 GBP
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Introducing the exquisite Blenheim Apricot Tree — a botanical rarity and a horticultural gem that promises to be the crowning glory of your garden. At two years of age, this tree is a well-established, lively specimen ready to bring the essence of summer into your backyard with its abundant, mouth-watering fruits.

The Blenheim variety has a storied history and a reputation that precedes it; these apricots are celebrated as the finest in taste and quality. With a rich, velvety texture and a delectable balance of natural sugars, subtle tartness, and a refreshing acidity, the Blenheim Apricot consistently tops the charts as a connoisseur's choice. Whether for fresh eating, drying, or culinary creations, the fruits from your Blenheim Apricot Tree will elevate any dish or snack to gourmet status.

Key Features of the Blenheim Apricot Tree:

- **Age and Size**: This two-year-old tree is at the perfect stage for transplanting, with a robust root system and branches ready to burst into full bloom. The tree will quickly become a focal point in your garden, reaching a mature height of 15-20 feet, with a spread of roughly 10-15 feet. This plant at delivery will be between 50-90cm tall. 

- **Rare and Rich Flavour**: Blenheim Apricots are a rare variety known for their exceptional flavour profile, often described as the epitome of apricot taste. The sun-ripened fruits have a deep orange hue, a testament to their intense, unparalleled flavour.

- **Self-Pollinating**: No need for a partner tree to enjoy a bountiful harvest. This self-pollinating variety is perfect for gardens with limited space, ensuring you get a generous crop of apricots even without a second tree for cross-pollination.

- **Versatility**: The Blenheim Apricots are incredibly versatile, perfect for eating fresh from the tree, baking into sumptuous desserts, creating jams and preserves, or drying for a year-round supply of dried fruits.

- **Ornamental Beauty**: Beyond its delicious fruits, the Blenheim Apricot Tree is a stunning ornamental. In spring, it is adorned with a spectacular display of pinkish-white blossoms, filling the air with a light, sweet fragrance and providing a feast for the eyes.

- **Climate Adaptability**: The Blenheim thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9, showing a remarkable adaptability to a variety of climates. It prefers full sun to produce the best fruits and requires well-drained soil.

- **Low Maintenance**: Once established, the Blenheim Apricot Tree requires minimal upkeep. Regular watering, occasional pruning, and basic pest control are all it needs to flourish and produce a yearly bounty of apricots.

Bring home a Blenheim Apricot Tree today and embark on a journey of horticultural excellence and culinary delight. Whether you're an avid gardener or a fruit aficionado, this tree will not disappoint with its historic charm and superior harvest.
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