{"product_id":"abricotier-puget-gold","title":"Puget Gold Apricot Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ePuget Gold\u003c\/em\u003e apricot tree is a variety of apricot (Prunus armeniaca) known for its resistance to colder climates and its consistent production of delicious fruit. Here are some tips for its care and ideal placement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the \u003cem\u003ePuget Gold\u003c\/em\u003e apricot tree in a sunny location, sheltered from strong winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the soil is well-drained and fertile, slightly acidic to neutral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly after planting, especially during the first few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOnce established, watering should be moderate but deep, especially during dry periods. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrune the tree in late winter or early spring to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLight pruning promotes good air circulation and better sun exposure, thereby reducing the risk of diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eApply a balanced fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) in early spring to stimulate flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid over-fertilizing, as this encourages excessive growth at the expense of fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor for signs of diseases such as peach leaf curl or brown rot (fruit rot).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUse preventive treatments with Bordeaux mixture in late autumn and at the end of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003ePuget Gold\u003c\/em\u003e needs 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce quality fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGood sun exposure also helps reduce the risk of fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFruits typically ripen in mid-summer. They are large, golden-orange in color, with sweet, juicy flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest apricots when they are slightly soft to the touch and emit a pleasant aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThis variety is \u003cstrong\u003eself-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it does not need another apricot tree to produce fruit, although cross-pollination can increase yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to late frosts, it is well-suited for regions where other varieties would struggle to fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"5' - 6'","offer_id":48222776590640,"sku":"","price":152.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125cm","offer_id":49768144044336,"sku":"","price":153.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/puget6_1024x1024_2x_a1ede1d5-869d-41a9-8b0f-112f945a886f.webp?v=1713901452","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/abricotier-puget-gold","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}