Autumn Glo Apricot Fruit Tree

Autumn Glo is a late-season apricot selection whose medium fruit ripens in the first two weeks of August. The self-fruitful tree is listed for USDA Zones 7–9, making it a useful choice where the local season provides enough winter chill and a long, warm summer. ## Profile The [Dave Wilson Nursery Variety Finder](https://www.wheretobuy.davewilson.com/product-information/product/autumn-glo-apricot) describes Autumn Glo fruit as medium-sized with good color and notes a chill requirement of 500 hours or less. It is a named Prunus armeniaca selection; size and crop performance still depend on site and care. Apricots flower early, so a sheltered position helps protect blossoms from late frost. ## Planting and fruiting Give the tree full sun and well-drained soil. Although Autumn Glo is self-fruitful, [Utah State University Extension](https://extension.usu.edu/yardandgarden/research/apricots-in-the-home-garden) notes that many apricots yield better with a compatible cultivar flowering nearby. Thin excess fruit when it is grape-sized, leaving about 4–6 inches between fruit on each branch. ## Maintenance Water deeply and infrequently during dry periods, keeping the root zone drained rather than waterlogged. Remove broken or diseased branches and maintain a sturdy open canopy; avoid heavy pruning during wet weather. Protect the early blossoms when frost is forecast, and harvest when fruit softens and develops its mature color.