Apricot, Golden Glow - Maiden

Prunus armeniaca. Rootstock: Wavit. This hardy variety of apricot, found by chance on the Malvern Hills in 1985, will grow well in the UK climate.White/pink flowers in April are followed by masses of tasty apricots with a golden coloured skin and sweet flesh. Performs very well as a free standing tree but is also good trained onto walls as this helps to avoid spring frosts. Tolerant of heavy, wet soils. Self Fertile. Eventual height: 3 to 4 metres, Harvesting Period: August. Priced for: maiden bush