{"title":"Aprium Trees (Apricot x Plum Hybrid)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bare-root-tree-offer\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBare Root Tree Savings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix and match eligible bare root trees: \u003cstrong\u003ebuy 3, save 5%\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003ebuy 10, save 15%\u003c\/strong\u003e; or \u003cstrong\u003ebuy 6 and receive free standard shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lower 48 only. Discounts and shipping thresholds are calculated separately from potted plants and perennials. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee complete shipping details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"seasonal-plant-offers\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBare Root Tree Offers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix and match eligible bare root trees: buy 3 and save 5%, or buy 10 and save 15%. Orders with 6 eligible bare root trees ship free to the Lower 48. Bare root trees, potted trees, and perennial plants are counted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eApriums are interspecific stone-fruit hybrids with predominantly apricot heritage and plum in their parentage. They offer an interesting choice for gardeners seeking aromatic, apricot-like fruit with distinctive flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Bare Root Aprium Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the exact variety’s chill-hour and USDA zone requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck pollination guidance and select a compatible partner when recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare rootstock, mature size and harvest timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with well-drained soil. Use each product page for precise pollination and climate information, since requirements vary by cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-navigation-links\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bareroot-trees\"\u003eAll Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apricot-trees\"\u003eApricot Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plum-trees\"\u003ePlum Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pluot-trees\"\u003ePluot Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pluerry-trees\"\u003ePluerry Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"apricot-aprium-flavor-delight-semi-dwarf","title":"Flavor Delight Aprium Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlavor Delight Aprium is a natural introduction to hybrid fruit because it looks and tastes strongly like an apricot while adding a juicy, tangy twist from its plum ancestry. The medium-sized fruit develops golden skin with a warm blush and tender flesh that balances bright sweetness with lively acidity. Its aromatic, layered flavor makes it especially compelling fresh from the tree, yet the fruit is versatile enough for drying, preserves, and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly white blossoms bring beauty and pollinator interest to the orchard before the golden crop arrives. With low winter-chill needs and a harvest near the opening of apricot season, Flavor Delight can be particularly useful in mild-winter gardens and in plantings designed for a long succession of stone fruit. It is a distinctive but approachable choice for growers who want something unusual, productive, and immediately appealing at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and sharply drained soil. Citation rootstock creates a manageable semi-dwarf tree. Because it blooms early, avoid frost pockets where possible. Prune for light and airflow, and maintain even moisture as fruit develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlavor Delight is self-fruitful, so one tree can set a crop. Another compatible aprium or apricot nearby can bring more bees through the blossoms, may enhance set, and provides another fruit profile for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Delight Aprium Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-sized golden fruit with a warm blush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender and juicy with sweet-tangy apricot-plum flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, drying, preserves, and desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-June, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 hours or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another compatible aprium or apricot can be beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apricot-aprium-cot-n-candy-semi-dwarf\"\u003eCot-N-Candy Aprium\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summer-delight-aprium-tree\"\u003eSummer Delight Aprium\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/katy-apricot-tree\"\u003eKaty Apricot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid frost pockets, provide excellent drainage, and prune for an open canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flavor Delight was among the early named Aprium® selections released from Floyd Zaiger’s interspecific breeding work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543568146545,"sku":"FT073","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Flavor_Delight_Aprium-2.jpg?v=1747085581"},{"product_id":"leah-cot-aprium-tree","title":"Leah Cot Aprium Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeah Cot Aprium offers a rich, polished expression of apricot-plum flavor in attractive golden-orange fruit. Its tender, smooth flesh is sweet and aromatic, with a gentle tang that keeps the flavor lively rather than one-dimensional. That balance makes Leah Cot especially enjoyable fresh, when its fragrance and nuanced character are easiest to appreciate, while also giving it enough personality for baking, preserves, and other orchard-to-kitchen projects. Delicate white spring blossoms add beauty before the hybrid fruit begins to develop, and its mid- to late-season timing helps extend the aprium harvest beyond earlier selections. The tree is a compelling choice for gardeners who enjoy unusual stone fruit but still want the sunny color and familiar perfume of an apricot. Leah Cot brings novelty without sacrificing versatility, offering a distinctive harvest that can become a favorite for both fresh eating and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and well-drained soil with good airflow. Citation rootstock produces a manageable semi-dwarf tree. Prune for an open canopy, maintain even moisture through fruit development, and thin crowded clusters if the tree sets more fruit than its branches can comfortably carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeah Cot is self-fruitful and can produce as a single tree. Another compatible aprium or apricot blooming nearby can encourage more pollinator activity, may support a fuller crop, and creates a broader sequence of hybrid fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeah Cot Aprium Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-sized golden-orange aprium fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender and smooth with rich sweetness and a gentle tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, preserves, and desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid- to late June, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 hours or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another compatible aprium or apricot can be beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apricot-aprium-flavor-delight-semi-dwarf\"\u003eFlavor Delight Aprium\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apricot-aprium-cot-n-candy-semi-dwarf\"\u003eCot-N-Candy Aprium\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summer-delight-aprium-tree\"\u003eSummer Delight Aprium\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, excellent drainage, open-canopy pruning, and fruit thinning when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leah Cot is a Zaiger aprium selected to emphasize apricot fragrance and sweetness while retaining a lively hybrid finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21548723765361,"sku":"FT074","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/leah-cot-aprium-tree-semi-dwarf.jpg?v=1747082439"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/collections\/complex-hybrid_1_a16663de-3dc0-40de-ad3b-5016a8f6c33e.jpg?v=1786831050","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/aprium-trees.oembed","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}