Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree
Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree
Sweet richly flavoured apricots and ornamental spring blossom provide strong seasonal edible garden appeal.
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About this tree
About this tree
- Mature height
- 3m to 5m
- Mature width
- 3m to 5m
Prunus armeniaca 'Scarlet Glow' is a deciduous apricot grown for fruit as much as for looks. Pale pink blossom opens on bare wood in late winter and early spring, ahead of the leaves. The fruit that follows is orange with a red blush, sweet and rich, ripening through the warmer months on a rounded, upright frame.
It wants full sun, deep well drained soil and steady moisture while the fruit is filling. Winter chilling matters, so it crops best in cool and warm temperate districts, Mediterranean climates and inland orchard country. Frost is tolerated once established, though a hard frost during bloom can cost that season's crop. Growth runs 40 to 80 centimetres a year.
This is a backyard orchard tree first, though it earns its place on blossom alone. Use it in edible gardens, courtyard corners and productive residential planting, or espalier it against a warm wall on a smaller block. One tree gives you shade in summer, flower at the end of winter and a real harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Scarlet Glow Apricot
What is Prunus armeniaca 'Scarlet Glow'?
Scarlet Glow is a named apricot variety, a deciduous fruit tree in the rose family selected for sweet, richly flavoured fruit with an orange to red blushed skin. It flowers early on bare wood and carries a rounded, productive canopy of fresh green leaves. It is not native to Australia but has been grown here in orchards and home gardens for generations.
How big does a Scarlet Glow Apricot grow?
On standard rootstock allow around 3 to 5 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide once mature. Most home growers hold it near 3 metres with annual pruning, which keeps the fruit within reach and the canopy open. Trained flat against a wall or fence it needs only about a metre of depth.
When does it flower and when does the fruit ripen?
Flowering runs from late winter into early spring, roughly August into September in most southern districts, with blossom opening before the leaves. Fruit follows through the warmer months, generally ripening from late spring into summer depending on your climate. Warm early districts pick earlier, cold inland orchards a few weeks later.
Does it need another tree to pollinate it?
Apricots are largely self fertile, so a single Scarlet Glow will set a crop on its own. Fruit set does improve where a second apricot variety flowers at the same time nearby, and bee activity matters more than most growers expect. Cold, wet or windy weather during bloom is the usual reason for a light crop.
Does it need sun or shade?
Full sun, and plenty of it. Fruit sugar, size and colour all come back to light, so give it the most open position you have and keep taller trees off its northern side. It will survive in part shade but will crop lightly and hold moisture in the canopy longer, which raises the risk of fungal problems.
Where does it grow best in Australia?
It performs best where winters are genuinely cold enough to meet its chilling requirement, which covers Victoria, Tasmania, the tablelands and inland New South Wales, the Adelaide Hills and the south west of Western Australia. Mediterranean and inland irrigation districts suit it well. Humid subtropical areas are the weakest fit, both for chilling and for fruit disease.
How do I prune and care for it?
Prune in late summer or early autumn while the weather is dry, not in winter, to reduce the risk of bacterial canker and gummosis. Keep an open vase shape, take out crowded and dead wood, and thin heavy fruit set so the remaining fruit sizes properly. Water consistently through fruit development and mulch well each spring.
Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 3m to 5m
- Mature width
- 3m to 5m
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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About Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’
Prunus armeniaca 'Scarlet Glow' is a deciduous apricot grown for fruit as much as for looks. Pale pink blossom opens on bare wood in late winter and early spring, ahead of the leaves. The fruit that follows is orange with a red blush, sweet and rich, ripening through the warmer months on a rounded, upright frame.
It wants full sun, deep well drained soil and steady moisture while the fruit is filling. Winter chilling matters, so it crops best in cool and warm temperate districts, Mediterranean climates and inland orchard country. Frost is tolerated once established, though a hard frost during bloom can cost that season's crop. Growth runs 40 to 80 centimetres a year.
This is a backyard orchard tree first, though it earns its place on blossom alone. Use it in edible gardens, courtyard corners and productive residential planting, or espalier it against a warm wall on a smaller block. One tree gives you shade in summer, flower at the end of winter and a real harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Scarlet Glow Apricot
What is Prunus armeniaca 'Scarlet Glow'?
Scarlet Glow is a named apricot variety, a deciduous fruit tree in the rose family selected for sweet, richly flavoured fruit with an orange to red blushed skin. It flowers early on bare wood and carries a rounded, productive canopy of fresh green leaves. It is not native to Australia but has been grown here in orchards and home gardens for generations.
How big does a Scarlet Glow Apricot grow?
On standard rootstock allow around 3 to 5 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide once mature. Most home growers hold it near 3 metres with annual pruning, which keeps the fruit within reach and the canopy open. Trained flat against a wall or fence it needs only about a metre of depth.
When does it flower and when does the fruit ripen?
Flowering runs from late winter into early spring, roughly August into September in most southern districts, with blossom opening before the leaves. Fruit follows through the warmer months, generally ripening from late spring into summer depending on your climate. Warm early districts pick earlier, cold inland orchards a few weeks later.
Does it need another tree to pollinate it?
Apricots are largely self fertile, so a single Scarlet Glow will set a crop on its own. Fruit set does improve where a second apricot variety flowers at the same time nearby, and bee activity matters more than most growers expect. Cold, wet or windy weather during bloom is the usual reason for a light crop.
Does it need sun or shade?
Full sun, and plenty of it. Fruit sugar, size and colour all come back to light, so give it the most open position you have and keep taller trees off its northern side. It will survive in part shade but will crop lightly and hold moisture in the canopy longer, which raises the risk of fungal problems.
Where does it grow best in Australia?
It performs best where winters are genuinely cold enough to meet its chilling requirement, which covers Victoria, Tasmania, the tablelands and inland New South Wales, the Adelaide Hills and the south west of Western Australia. Mediterranean and inland irrigation districts suit it well. Humid subtropical areas are the weakest fit, both for chilling and for fruit disease.
How do I prune and care for it?
Prune in late summer or early autumn while the weather is dry, not in winter, to reduce the risk of bacterial canker and gummosis. Keep an open vase shape, take out crowded and dead wood, and thin heavy fruit set so the remaining fruit sizes properly. Water consistently through fruit development and mulch well each spring.
- Foliage
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 3m to 5m
- Mature width
- 3m to 5m
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree
Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree is expected to grow 40cm to 80cm per year under suitable conditions.
Long Term Care For Your Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree
Planting Your Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree works in an:
Is Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree Evergreen or Deciduous?
Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 3m to 5m
Mature Width: 3m to 5m
Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree is expected to grow 40cm to 80cm per year under suitable conditions.
Growth Rate of Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree
Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree is expected to grow 40cm to 80cm per year under suitable conditions.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree
Is Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree frost tolerant?
Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree Flower?
Scarlet Glow Apricot produces masses of vibrant deep pink to scarlet blossoms during late winter and early spring before the foliage emerges. The blooms create a spectacular ornamental display across the bare branches and are followed by sweet edible apricot fruit on mature trees during the warmer months.
Does Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Pink
Is Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree an Australian Native Tree?
No
Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree is Native to Derived from cultivated apricot breeding selections originating from Asia and Mediterranean orchard regions.
What is the Wildlife Value of Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree ?
Its early-season flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering period, supporting biodiversity within edible and ornamental gardens. The branching canopy also provides seasonal shelter and habitat for small birds and beneficial insects throughout the year.
How much Sunlight does Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree need?
Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Scarlet Glow Apricot performs best in rich, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate a range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable and organic matter is incorporated to support fertility and moisture retention. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as poor drainage can reduce root health and fruiting performance. Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and fruit development for best results.
Is Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree Drought Tolerant?
Is Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ – Scarlet Glow Apricot Tree Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy productive root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Scarlet Glow Apricot Trees show moderate drought tolerance but perform best with consistent moisture to support reliable flowering, fruit production and healthy seasonal growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Prunus armeniaca ‘Scarlet Glow’ is loved for its Sweet richly flavoured apricots and ornamental spring blossom provide strong seasonal edible garden appeal.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are Star Jasmine Balls?
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Coastal Rosemary
What is Coastal Rosemary?
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
How big does Coastal Rosemary grow?
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
Is Coastal Rosemary suitable for coastal positions?
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
When does Coastal Rosemary flower?
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
How far apart should I plant Coastal Rosemary for a hedge?
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Can Coastal Rosemary grow in pots?
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
How do I prune and care for Coastal Rosemary?
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
What is Westringia Wynyabbie Blue?
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
How big does Wynyabbie Blue grow?
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
When does Wynyabbie Blue flower?
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Is Wynyabbie Blue drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
Is Wynyabbie Blue suitable for coastal positions?
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
How far apart should I plant Wynyabbie Blue for a hedge?
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
How do I prune and care for Wynyabbie Blue?
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
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