{"title":"Apricot \u0026 Peach Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing beats the fruit from your own apricot and peach trees. 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This long-established variety produces \u003cstrong\u003esweet, juicy golden-orange fruits with rich flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e, delicious picked ripe from the tree and equally useful for jams, preserves, tarts and puddings.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Moorpark' has long been grown in Britain and is regarded as \u003cstrong\u003eone of the more reliable apricots for UK gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e. Give it the warmth and sunshine it needs and the fruits ripen in August, while its self-fertile nature means you only need one tree to produce a crop. Its long history of cultivation here makes it a particularly reassuring choice for gardeners who might not immediately think of apricots as a fruit they can grow successfully in Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty to enjoy before harvest too. \u003cstrong\u003ePink-tinged white blossom appears in early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by the developing fruits through summer. 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As a freestone peach, the stone removes easily, making the fruits perfect for eating fresh, as well as for desserts, preserves and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, trees are covered in attractive pale pink blossom, adding ornamental value before crops develop during the summer months. Peach ‘Suncrest’ grows best in a warm, sunny and sheltered location, ideally against a south facing wall or fence where it can benefit from extra heat. 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