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The Dwarf Flavorcot Apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Flavorcot') is a highly reliable, heavy-cropping dwarf fruit tree celebrated for producing large fruit with outstanding colour, firm texture, and a beautifully sweet, aromatic flavour. Originally bred specifically to thrive and reliably produce crops in cooler, temperate climates (such as the UK), it features exceptional resistance to frost damage. This variety is entirely self-fertile, meaning it does not require a cross-pollination partner to set fruit. A single tree will successfully produce a crop on its own. Because dwarf apricots bear full-sized fruit on a miniaturised frame, the heavy weight of a summer crop can snap branches or destabilise the tree. Always support your tree with a permanent stake
Fruit Colour: Striking deep orange fruits with a beautiful red blush on the side that faces the sun. Inside, the flesh is a rich, vibrant orange with a firm, juicy texture.
Fruit Shape: Egg-sized
Fruit Size: Large
Flavour: The intense sweetness and low acidity make it wonderful for eating fresh straight from the branch, as well as cooking, stewing, baking desserts, and creating rich jams or preserves.
Fruit Season:
Cropping Habit: Heavy. You can expect the tree to begin cropping about 2 years after planting, reaching its peak, maximum yields by year 4.
Best Uses: Superb for eating fresh straight from the branch, as well as preserving, stewing, freezing, jam-making, and drying.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Moderate to high during fruit development
Watering frequency: Regular; consistent moisture required during flowering and fruit swell for best fruit quality. Keep the soil consistently moist until the root system is well-established.
Soil: Needs well-drained, fertile soil. When planting, ensure the graft/bud union remains completely above the soil level to prevent rot.
Skill level: Easy-Intermediate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large containers with pruning and care.
Mature Height: 2.0 to 2.5m
Mature Width: 2.0 to 2.5m
Seasonality: Deciduous
Drought Tolerant: Moderate—high once established.
Frost Tolerant: Moderate (Tree) / Low (Blossoms)
Wind Tolerant: Low-moderate
Leaf colour: Bright, vibrant mid-to-dark green leaves during the spring and summer growing seasons.
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 5-10cm in length and about 5-7cm in width.
The Dwarf Flavorcot Apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Flavorcot') is a highly reliable, heavy-cropping dwarf fruit tree celebrated for producing large fruit with outstanding colour, firm texture, and a beautifully sweet, aromatic flavour. Originally bred specifically to thrive and reliably produce crops in cooler, temperate climates (such as the UK), it features exceptional resistance to frost damage. This variety is entirely self-fertile, meaning it does not require a cross-pollination partner to set fruit. A single tree will successfully produce a crop on its own. Because dwarf apricots bear full-sized fruit on a miniaturised frame, the heavy weight of a summer crop can snap branches or destabilise the tree. Always support your tree with a permanent stake
Fruit Colour: Striking deep orange fruits with a beautiful red blush on the side that faces the sun. Inside, the flesh is a rich, vibrant orange with a firm, juicy texture.
Fruit Shape: Egg-sized
Fruit Size: Large
Flavour: The intense sweetness and low acidity make it wonderful for eating fresh straight from the branch, as well as cooking, stewing, baking desserts, and creating rich jams or preserves.
Fruit Season:
Cropping Habit: Heavy. You can expect the tree to begin cropping about 2 years after planting, reaching its peak, maximum yields by year 4.
Best Uses: Superb for eating fresh straight from the branch, as well as preserving, stewing, freezing, jam-making, and drying.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Moderate to high during fruit development
Watering frequency: Regular; consistent moisture required during flowering and fruit swell for best fruit quality. Keep the soil consistently moist until the root system is well-established.
Soil: Needs well-drained, fertile soil. When planting, ensure the graft/bud union remains completely above the soil level to prevent rot.
Skill level: Easy-Intermediate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large containers with pruning and care.
Mature Height: 2.0 to 2.5m
Mature Width: 2.0 to 2.5m
Seasonality: Deciduous
Drought Tolerant: Moderate—high once established.
Frost Tolerant: Moderate (Tree) / Low (Blossoms)
Wind Tolerant: Low-moderate
Leaf colour: Bright, vibrant mid-to-dark green leaves during the spring and summer growing seasons.
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 5-10cm in length and about 5-7cm in width.