Reliable Delicious Harvests

Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.

The Leah Cot Aprium tree, a hybrid of apricot and plum, offers gardeners a unique and delicious fruit to cultivate. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to grow and care for Leah Cot Aprium trees:

Leah Cot Aprium trees, a hybrid of apricot and plum, thrive in a variety of soil types, from acidic to alkaline, as long as the soil is well-drained. Their robust plant growth and extensive root systems make them adaptable to different soil conditions, allowing them to flourish in various climates.

These trees prefer full sun exposure and have a relatively long growing season, typically from late spring to early summer. With proper care and maintenance, including regular watering and fertilization, Leah Cot Aprium trees can produce bountiful harvests of delicious fruits that are prized for their juicy texture and sweet flavor.

These trees thrive in well-drained garden soil with a loamy texture, although they can adapt to various soil types. Gardeners can enhance soil quality by incorporating organic matter such as peat moss to improve water retention and nutrient availability. Providing adequate water and nutrients is crucial for the healthy growth and development of Leah Cot Aprium trees. Regular watering, particularly during dry periods, helps maintain soil moisture levels, while balanced fertilization supports robust foliage and fruit production. By ensuring the soil is rich in organic matter and nutrients, gardeners can create optimal growing conditions for Leah Cot Aprium trees, resulting in vigorous growth and abundant harvests of delectable fruits.

Zones: 7-10
Chill hours: 500
Bloom Time: Early (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)
Harvest: June 15 - June 30
Looks: Large size Aprium with deep orange color inside and out.
Personality: High flavor and firm texture.
Facts of note: Reliable annual bearer, ripens just after Flavor Delight. Apriums® , like Pluots are interspecific complex hybrids of plum and apricot by Zaiger Genetics.
Pollination: Self-pollinated.
Selection and Planting: Choose a healthy Leah Cot Aprium tree from a reputable nursery. Ensure the tree has a well-developed root system and no signs of disease or damage. Plant the tree in a location with full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Space multiple trees approximately 15 to 20 feet apart to allow for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration.
Soil Preparation: Prepare the planting site by loosening the soil to a depth of at least 12 inches and incorporating organic matter, such as compost or aged manure, to improve soil fertility and drainage. Perform a soil test to determine pH levels and make any necessary adjustments to ensure optimal growing conditions.
Watering: Provide consistent moisture to newly planted Leah Cot Aprium trees to help establish their root systems. Water deeply and regularly, especially during periods of hot, dry weather. Avoid overwatering, as excessive moisture can lead to root rot and other diseases. Use mulch around the base of the tree to conserve soil moisture and suppress weed growth.
Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins, following the manufacturer's recommendations for application rates and timing. Avoid fertilizing too late in the season, as this can promote late-season growth that may be susceptible to frost damage.
Pruning: Prune Leah Cot Aprium trees during the dormant season, typically in late winter or early spring, to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches and promote healthy growth and fruit production. Thin out crowded branches to improve airflow and light penetration within the canopy. Pruning can also help maintain the desired shape and size of the tree.
Pest and Disease Management: Monitor Leah Cot Aprium trees regularly for common pests and diseases, such as aphids, plum curculio, and brown rot. Implement integrated pest management practices, such as the use of beneficial insects and cultural controls, to minimize pest damage. Practice good sanitation by removing fallen fruit and debris to reduce the risk of disease spread.
Harvesting: Leah Cot Aprium fruits typically ripen in late spring to early summer, depending on the growing region and climate. Harvest fruits when they are fully ripe but still firm to the touch. Ripe fruits will have a sweet aroma and vibrant color. Gently twist or cut the fruit from the tree to avoid damaging the branches.
Storage and Enjoyment: Store harvested Leah Cot Aprium fruits in the refrigerator to prolong freshness. They can be enjoyed fresh, used in baking, or preserved through canning or freezing. Leah Cot Aprium fruits are known for their juicy texture and sweet flavor, making them a delightful addition to fruit salads, desserts, and snacks.

Overall, growing Leah Cot Aprium trees can be a rewarding experience for gardeners looking to add a unique and delicious fruit to their landscape. With proper care and maintenance, these trees can provide an abundant harvest of flavorful fruits for many years to come. Whether enjoyed fresh off the tree or incorporated into culinary creations, Leah Cot Aprium fruits are sure to delight taste buds and bring joy to the garden.

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One of the earliest ripening fruits. Blooms very early; generally difficult to grow, especially in late frost areas. Needs well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Thin fruit early in season to maximize size and quality. Susceptible to bacterial canker, shot hole fungus, brown rot and peach twig borer. Harvest 4-5th year. Citation Rootstock is tolerant of wet soil, induces early dormancy in dry soil, is very winter hardy, resists root knot nematodes, and produces a 12'-18' tree. By pruning you can keep your tree at any height.

Please Note: Although most of our bare-root trees arrive to our warehouse in mid-December, there are a few varieties that will not arrive until mid-January. If you order any of those varieties along with varieties that arrive in mid-December, your order will be delayed for shipment until mid-January.

Shipping Information:

Ships from Northern CA.

Cannot ship to the following states: HI, AK, PR, GU, VI

Cannot ship via USPS.

Cannot ship via SmartPost.

Shipping Weight: 5.0 lb

Dimensions: 55.5"L x 7.3"W x 2.75"H

Features:

Flavor Pick
Patented Variety
Self-fruitful
Suited to Warmer Climates

Characteristics:

USDA Growing Zone: 7 - 10

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Chill Hours Needed : 500

Planting Time : Winter

Time to Fruit Production : 2-3 Years

Tree Size : Semi-dwarf

Useful Information:

PDF - Use Instructions

Guarantee:

Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee

* Claim deadline is June 15th

We guarantee that your dormant tree or plant will arrive in good, viable condition. If your tree arrives in substandard condition, notify us within 3 days of delivery. Please email pictures of the box, inside packaging, the tree and its roots to helpdesk@groworganic.com. We will investigate your claim and process a request to exchange or refund the damaged product.

If your dormant tree or plant has not grown new leaves by June 15th, you may be eligible for our Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee. This guarantee provides for a store credit for the purchase price of the tree, excluding shipping. Please see the Instructions below.

Important Dates:

April 1st Dormant trees/plants must be planted in the ground
May 15th Perform scratch test, if no new leaves have grown
June 15th Deadline to apply for a dormant tree/plant credit

All required documentation must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. Claims or documentation received after June 15th will be denied, without exception. Instructions listed below

Terms and Conditions

We cannot guarantee that your tree or plant will remain alive and healthy after it is received, or bear fruit as there are too many variables in your environment that are beyond our control (i.e. soil preparation, weed and pest control, proper irrigation, chill hours, compatible hardiness for your growing zone, proper choice of pollinator, extreme weather, rodent damage, disease, etc.).

We cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide a replacement tree/plant of the same species either that same growing season or in future years. Customers are responsible for all shipping fees associated with replacement trees and plants.

If we determine that the tree you purchased directly from us is not viable, we will issue you a store credit (not a refund) for the purchase price of the affected dormant tree or plant. Shipping is not included in the dormant tree/plant guarantee. Store credits can be used to purchase any product we sell and are valid for use only until July 1st of the following year.

Historically, 98% of our dormant trees and plants grow and thrive when they have been cared for and planted using our growing guides. Dormant trees and plants must be planted in the ground by April 1st in order to be eligible for credit. If the ground in your area is still frozen solid, you may temporarily plant your tree or plant in a pot.

Potted, non-dormant trees or plants are excluded from this guarantee as they are not dormant at the time of shipment. Evergreen trees such as citrus, avocado and olive trees are not available for credit under the Dormant Tree and Plant Guarantee.

Instructions

We guarantee that your dormant fruit tree or plant will leaf out, if you care for it according to our growing guides. In the unlikely event that your dormant tree or plant does not have leaves by May 15th, follow these simple steps to apply for a store credit:

Before you call or email, please perform a “scratch test” to determine if the tree or plant is still alive. This video shows how to check for live tissue under the bark. Scratch tests need to be done a few inches above and below the graft.

Green Cambium Layer / Living Trees

If the cambium layer under the bark is green, give your tree a little more time. It is still alive, but hasn’t come out of dormancy yet. Check to make sure that it is getting the right amount of deep root water, enough sunlight and that the weather is warm enough for that type of tree/plant to come out of dormancy. Every tree has its own personality and will come out of dormancy at different times. Be sure to submit the required documentation listed below by June 15th, if it doesn’t grow leaves.

Brown Cambium Layer / Dead Trees

If the scratch test shows a brown cambium layer or if your dormant tree/plant doesn’t have leaves by June 1st, please email us at helpdesk@groworganic.com. All required documentation listed below must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. To be considered for the guarantee claim, all required documentation must be received by June 15th. Incomplete submissions will be denied.

Required Documentation

Order number
Name of dormant tree/plant and the quantity affected
Photos of each tree or plant showing:

The roots (tree or plant must be pulled out of the ground)
The scratch test areas
The entire tree/plant

We reserve the right to not issue credit for items that have already been replaced. We also reserve the right to require photographic evidence that the tree/plant was not killed by root rot, rodent or mechanical damage.

Leah Cot Aprium Tree