Orange Knockout Apricot Tree
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Delivery and Shipping
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.
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 |
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| $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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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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Orange Knockout Apricot Tree highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 7-9
Golden juicy fruit and a gorgeous ornamental tree, the Orange Knockout Apricot Tree (Prunus armeniaca 'Orange Knockout') is an early season Apricot that kicks off the season! These fuzzy gems have delightfully dark orange skin and a deeper orangy-red blush! The inside fruit is also an incredibly dark orangy-red, firm and tangy. Leaving these on the tree a bit longer results in soft, juicy and super-sweet treats!
The lush green foliage and wonderfully open and ornamental canopy are fantastic landscaping additions, and one cannot forget the gorgeous fragrant pink clouds of blooms in the spring that call butterflies and bees to your landscape! Then the bright orange nuggets ripen in June and July for your summer snacking enjoyment!
Orange Knockout Apricot Trees are edible landscaping delights throughout USDA growing zones 7 through 9. With these self-fertile trees, you will enjoy a much larger harvest with multiple early-blooming Apricots planted together. Try pairing with a White Knockout Apricot tree to give your plenty of variety and larger harvests!
Planting and Application:
These are gorgeous landscaping trees with their lush foliage and spring flowers, your yard will be the delight of the entire block when they burst into clouds of fragrant white! The green foliage provides wonderful shade when grown as a single-trunked specimen that also provides you and your family with delicious, healthy fruit!
Orange Knockout Apricot Tree can be grown as shrubby hedgerows and in groupings, keeping their branching down to the ground! This provides privacy and screening that neither you, your neighbors, nor your local songbird population, will mind! Not only bee and butterfly-friendly but birds and wildlife adore the branching for nesting while gorging themselves on the fruit. Planting multiples not only increase your harvest so all can enjoy!
- Dark Orange Fruit Inside & Out
- Sweet, Juicy & Tangy
- Gorgeous White Fragrant Flowers
- Pollinator, Bird & Wildlife Friendly
- Wonderful Ornamental Edible Landscaping Specimens, Screens & Hedges
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Situate your fruiting trees in full sun, where they'll bask in at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Well-drained soil and good air circulation is also an important consideration to achieve the best results. Provide a medium amount of water on a regular basis, especially during fruit development. A 3-4 inch layer of Arborist Mulch helps keep the root system nice and cool.
Prune in late fall to sculpt your tree. Remove branches growing into the interior of the canopy. Maintain a goblet-shaped canopy. Develop horizontal or 45-degree angled scaffolding branches that hold up the heavy fruit. Check out our Garden Blog Fruit Tree planting, Fruit tree success tips, Fruit tree fertilization, and the best methods for pruning your Fruit trees.
- Full Sun For The Most Fruit
- Provide Organically Rich Well-Drained Soil
- Provide Regular Moderate Moisture
- Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Prune Early Spring
- ~400 - 600 Chill Hours
You'll love the fabulous taste and glowing orange fruit of your Orange Knockout Apricot Tree! Establish food security and your family's fresh food access by planting edible landscaping trees for double-duty garden beauty! Order from the expert-grown Fruit Trees at Nature Hills today!
Apricot Tree Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for Orange Knockout Apricot Trees to bear fruit?
Nature Hills Nursery sells fruit trees with mature root systems that are already three to four years old, so you'll enjoy fruit sooner than you would with younger trees! Expect your young Apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca 'Orange Knockout') to begin fruiting usually by the 2nd-4th year after you plant them.
How Fast Do Orange Knockout Apricot Trees Grow?
Once your Apricot tree has been established (after the first year), it can typically add 12-18 inches of new growth in a growing season. If your plants are adding less than that in a season, it may be worth your while to check the fertility level.
Where do Orange Knockout Apricot Trees Grow Best?
Apricot trees grow best in well-drained, fertile soil in at least 6 hours of full sun per day or more. Provide good air circulation and moderate, yet consistent water. They do need very well-drained soil.
Do You Need 2 Apricot Trees to Produce Fruit?
Many Apricot trees are self-fertile, however planting more than one Apricot tree that blooms at about the same time, boosts yields on both trees and extends your harvest time! The Orange Knockout Apricot Tree is self-pollinating and doesn't need a pollinator to produce fruit.
Apricot trees that need a pollinator partner will have the appropriate tree(s) listed for you to choose from. Nature Hills Nursery lists pollinators for each tree on the product pages. This gives you must-have information right at your fingertips!
No room? Look into High-Density Planting techniques, or choose a semi-dwarf or dwarf fruit tree.
When Should Orange Knockout Apricot Tree be Planted?
Bareroot Apricot trees can be planted in spring when they are available in your area. Container-grown Apricot trees can be very successfully transplanted all throughout the growing season. Check the first and last frost dates for your area with your local County Extension Office.
- Plant bareroot Apricot trees in the early spring.
- Plant container-grown trees anytime the ground is not frozen by digging a hole as deep as the soil line and twice as wide.
How Do I Find Orange Knockout Apricot Trees for Sale Near Me?
Make your life more flavorful and your landscape work for you by shopping for Apricot trees at NatureHills.com online fruit tree nursery. You'll find a massive selection of fruit trees for sale, including many lovely Apricot tree varieties!
Choose the right tree for your area by first finding your USDA growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.
Place your order, knowing it's backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren't sent to prohibited areas.
Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest for those plants that ship in fall, winter, or early spring.
What shipping options do you offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Orange Knockout Apricot Tree for sale here at NatureHills.com!
