Castlebrite Apricot Tree
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A prolific fruit tree, the Castlebrite Apricot Tree (Prunus armeniaca 'Castlebrite') produces a huge harvest of small golden-yellow fruit that blushes red, with that classic Apricot flavor! Freestone and easy to eat, these are fantastic for freezing, drying, canning and of course fresh off the tree!
The flush of fragrant white blossoms will announce spring with shining glory! Local pollinators will see these blooms as a welcome banquet. Bright green foliage follows close behind, filling out these good-sized trees with a flush of green. By late May, you'll enjoy the sweet-tart plush and fuzzy gems that will crowd the canopy of your tree!
Castlebrite is a highly productive and vigorous multi-branched tree that you can keep pruned small for easy harvest and allows almost any sized yard to accommodate one! Ideal for USDA zones 5 through 8, these deciduous trees can reach a good size when left to their own devices. But that means more fruit and shade for you!
Planting and Application:
Apricot Trees are self-fertile, but you'll enjoy a much larger crop when planting multiple varieties, plus you'll extend your harvest! Create groupings or hedgerows for privacy and screening, or add to your existing orchard with ease! The blooms and great shape of these trees make impressive specimens and accents on their own, especially when they're billowing with pink blossoms or dripping with golden fruit!
Plant as a head-turning accent in your front yard, or shade a backyard garden with fruit within arms reach. Snack beneath the limbs or make some of the best jams, compotes and dried treats. You, your friends and your family will have their fill of healthy homegrown goodness. Add to your curb appeal and self-sustainability.
- Blushing Golden-Orange Fruit
- Freestone Sweet-Tart Fruit
- Fragrant Pink Blossoms
- Hardy & Vigorous
- Mid-Sized Trees
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Apricots do best in full sun and appreciate moderate moisture throughout the season. Preferring enriched soil that's highly organic and a thick layer of mulch to add to the insulation and maintain moisture levels.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Consistent Moisture & Fertility
- Prune When Dormant
- Read More on Apricot Care Here
- 500 Chill Hours
Castlebrite Apricot Tree will adorn your yard and fill your fruit bowl with healthy homegrown goodness! Order yours today at NatureHIlls.com!
Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
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Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | 19.99 | 19.99 |
| 20 | - | 49.99 | 21.99 |
| 50 | - | 69.99 | 24.99 |
| 70 | - | 99.99 | 29.99 |
| 100 | - | 129.99 | 34.99 |
| 130 | - | 149.99 | 41.99 |
| 150 | - | 150+ | Approx 27% |
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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
Growing Zones 5-8
| Brand | Nature Hills' Choice |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Prunus armeniaca 'Castlebrite' |
| Type | Deciduous |
| Mature Height | 15 - 20 feet |
| Mature Spread | 10 - 15 feet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well Drained Soil |
| Moisture | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| Pruning Time | Late Winter |
| Fragrant | Yes |