What to do if the apricot tree is frozen and the buds don't open

If your apricot tree has suffered winter damage and isn't waking up with the spring warmth, the first thing to do is assess the extent of the damage. If most of the tree, including the roots, has frozen, it's likely impossible to save the plant; it's much easier to plant a new apricot sapling. If the damage is minor, however, the effects of the cold can be overcome in just one gardening season.

So, have you noticed that the buds aren't opening, even though they should have, and the tree itself isn't waking up? Are the buds that have opened staying put, or are the shoots starting to grow late? The tree likely froze over the winter. To revive the plant, we begin sanitary pruning: remove all damaged branches, then water the tree generously, remembering to add appropriate fertilizer so that the apricot tree wakes up faster.

You may need to monitor this seedling for a while, regularly watering and fertilizing it. This will increase the chances that the tree will soon awaken, the buds will open, and the root system will begin to develop vigorously.

The main reason a planted tree suffers from cold is improper preparation for winter. It shouldn't be watered before winter, otherwise the plant will resume growth. Instead, light pruning and removal of fallen leaves are necessary.

It's important to apply the necessary fertilizer and mulch the planting site. Furthermore, try to plant trees on south-facing slopes, where the risk of frost is lower. This will ensure the leaves emerge on time in the spring, and the harvest will satisfy any gardener.

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