{"product_id":"capilano-apricot","title":"Capilano Apricot","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdmonton's locally discovered apricot! The \u003cstrong\u003eCapilano Apricots\u003c\/strong\u003e were a series of three apricot trees that were planted in Edmonton's Capilano neighbourhood. They are believed to be seedlings that were planted by a local resident sometime in the 1960s. They soon caught the attention of local fruit harvesters and hobbyists. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eCapilano Apricot\u003c\/strong\u003e is true to the type of the most popular southern tree. It is the hardiest and sweetest of the trio of good size averaging 5 cm (2\") in diameter. You'll love these large flavourful freestone apricots. Harvest occurs from mid to late July. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowers Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApricots' main pitfall on the prairies is that they flower early and may get hit by a late frost. The tree may be hardy but not their flowers! On average we are only rewarded with apricots every 4 years or so depending on the weather. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTry planting your apricot tree where the trunk won't see much spring sun. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou don't need to completely shade the tree around the base. The idea is to keep the ground cool and prevent warming. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePiling up some snow and adding leaves around the base will also help. This may give you up to an extra week or two before it flowers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3b\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.3 meters (24 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 meters (20 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-sterile (needs another apricot planted nearby for best pollination)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prunus ‘Capilano’\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Hardy Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41276853878848,"sku":null,"price":29.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6342\/4320\/files\/image_be193d3b-4a4b-4c06-a12c-58dc71a5a078.jpg?v=1782047054","url":"https:\/\/wearvico.com\/products\/capilano-apricot","provider":"wearvico","version":"1.0","type":"link"}