'Golden Glow' Apricot Tree
Gold from the Malvern Hills
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Golden Glow' Apricot Tree
- Sweet and tasty apricots perfect for eating straight off the tree or using in desserts and smoothies
- Can be grown as a freestanding tree or trained on a wall
- Fruits are ready to harvest in early August
- White-blush pink blossom in April
- Highly attractive to wildlife and pollinating insects - a very beneficial tree for the whole garden!
- Grows to a compact height of 4m
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the 'Golden Glow' apricot tree grows well in a pot of at least 50 centimetres, though it benefits from shelter during severe winter frosts.
How big does it get?
The Golden Glow Apricot Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Golden Glow Apricot in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Golden Glow' apricot tree prefers well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic sandy loam soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Golden Glow' Apricot Tree requires regular watering of about 3 to 5 centimetres per week to support its bright, early-ripening fruits.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Golden Glow' Apricot Tree will need pruning. Prune in early spring just as buds begin to swell and temperatures rise above 5 degrees Celsius, cutting back older wood to encourage new fruiting branches.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Golden Glow' apricot tree holds an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through most of the UK down to temperatures between -5°C and -10°C, though it may require winter protection in central and northerly locations or exposed sites.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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