Stark Golden Glo is a dwarf apricot cultivar hardy in zones 5 through 8, reaching a compact 4 to 6 feet tall with a spreading habit. This self-pollinating variety blooms in April with fragrant, showy flowers that emerge before the foliage, followed by edible fruit ready to harvest around 85 days after planting. Native to northern China, apricots are prized for both their ornamental spring display and sweet, golden fruit, making this variety valuable for gardeners seeking a dual-purpose tree in smaller spaces.
8
Full Sun
Moderate
5-8
72in H x 48in W
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The early spring blooms arrive with delicate pink-tinged buds that open to snowy white flowers, filling the air with fragrance weeks before most trees leaf out. Being self-fertile, a single tree produces fruit without requiring a pollinator, and the compact growth habit (typically 48 to 72 inches tall) fits into modest gardens and containers. The combination of ornamental appeal and edible fruit in a manageable size makes this cultivar especially rewarding for home growers in cooler climates.
Stark Golden Glo apricots are grown primarily for fresh eating, with fruit ready to harvest roughly 85 days after bloom. The edible drupes can be enjoyed straight from the tree when ripe, preserved as jam, or dried for storage. As a flowering tree, it also serves an ornamental purpose in the spring landscape, attracting birds and pollinators.
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Fruit reaches maturity approximately 85 days after bloom time. Harvest when apricots are fully colored and yield slightly to gentle pressure, indicating peak ripeness. Pick fruit at the peak of color development, as apricots do not continue to ripen significantly after harvest.
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