Castlebrite Apricot Tree

Prunus armeniaca 'Castlebrite'

$139⁹⁹

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Delivery and Shipping

Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.

Standard 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	$24.99
$20	$49.99	$29.99
$50	$69.99	$34.99
$70	$99.99	$39.99
$100	$129.99	$44.99
$130	$149.99	$48.99
$150	$150+	Approx 28%

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Castlebrite Apricot Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca 'Castlebrite'
Growing Zones

5-8
Mature Height

15 - 20 feet
Mature Spread

10 - 15 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Yellow, Brown
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Winter
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 5-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

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.