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Prunus 'Scout'
Scout Apricot
- » May bloomer
- » Good for canning
- » Smaller size
- Category:Fruit Tree
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:10-15 ft
- Spread:12-18 ft
Cultivar developed in Morden, Manitoba 1937. Showy pink flowers in early spring, while fruit is bronze gold, blushed with red. Good for canning and jam, fair for eating. Blooms early May. Produces more fruit with a pollinator.
Attributes
| • | Edible |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus 'Scout'
Plant in full sun and in well-drained, but not dry, soil. Prune in late winter while tree is dormant to encourage new plant growth and to remove weak branches.