About
This naturally compact, self-fertile apricot cultivar. The pale pink spring blossom is followed by orange-gold fruit. Well suited for container cultivation. Cropping season: July.
About the genus
Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeFruit Edible
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
ToxicitySeed kernels harmful if eaten, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs, rabbits, rodents): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plantside the kernels of the fruit are harmful if eaten
Care notes
CultivationApricots flourish on deep, moisture-retentive, well-drained, ideally slightly alkaline soils and struggle in poor, shallow soils. Thsi cultivar is well suited for container growing – fruit in containers. If container grown, ideally overwinter under cover such as in a cold greenhouse or place in a very sheltered spot. The early blossom is vulnerable to frost, so trees need a warm, sheltered position. Protect blossom from frost at night, and hand pollinate if insects are scarce. See apricot cultivation for further advice
PruningNaturally compact. It needs minimal pruning. Prune in summer if needed. See How to grow: Apricots for more details
PropagationPropagate by grafting on rootstock for fruit. Seed-raised plants are likely to be inferior to the parent
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, brown scale, glasshouse red spider mite. Birds and squirrels may damage fruit
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus