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The Trevatt Apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Trevatt') is a classic, highly productive Australian heirloom variety bred around 1900. Prized for its sweet flavor and exceptional reliability, it is a dominant choice for both commercial growers and home orchards. Because it is completely self-fertile, you do not need to plant a secondary cross-pollinator tree to enjoy a heavy harvest.
Fruit Colour: Pale yellow-orange skin (often showing a subtle red blush)
Fruit Shape: Rounded, slightly flattened smooth apricots
Fruit Size: Large
Flavour: Firm, sweet, highly aromatic orange flesh. Trevatt apricots famously ripen from the inside out, meaning they taste sweet and flavorful even if they still look slightly green on the outside.
Fruit Season: Late December to early January
Cropping Habit: Extremely prolific cropper.
Best Uses: Outstanding for eating fresh straight from the tree. Due to its firm texture, it is also highly sought after for dehydrating, stewing, jams, and preserving. (Note: It loses its shape quickly when boiled, so it's better for jams than structured bottling).
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Moderate to high during fruit development
Watering frequency: Regular; consistent moisture required during flowering and fruit swell for best fruit quality. Keep the soil consistently moist until the root system is well-established.
Soil: Prefers deep, well-draining, fertile soil; highly intolerant of wet feet or boggy conditions.
Skill level: Easy-Intermediate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large containers with pruning and care.
Mature Height: 3-4m
Mature Width: 3-4m
Seasonality: Deciduous
Drought Tolerant: Moderate—high once established.
Frost Tolerant: Moderate (Tree). Trevatt is a low-chill variety requiring roughly 350 chill hours (temperatures below 7°C).
Wind Tolerant: Low. Like most stone fruits, its wood is relatively soft and brittle. High or sustained winds can easily snap branches, stress the tree, and strip the fruit.
Leaf colour: Spring (New Growth): Fresh, bright kelly green to lime green. Summer: A uniform, rich deep green. Autumn: bright, vibrant yellow to orange-red.
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 5-9cm long and about 4-8cm wide.
The Trevatt Apricot (Prunus armeniaca 'Trevatt') is a classic, highly productive Australian heirloom variety bred around 1900. Prized for its sweet flavor and exceptional reliability, it is a dominant choice for both commercial growers and home orchards. Because it is completely self-fertile, you do not need to plant a secondary cross-pollinator tree to enjoy a heavy harvest.
Fruit Colour: Pale yellow-orange skin (often showing a subtle red blush)
Fruit Shape: Rounded, slightly flattened smooth apricots
Fruit Size: Large
Flavour: Firm, sweet, highly aromatic orange flesh. Trevatt apricots famously ripen from the inside out, meaning they taste sweet and flavorful even if they still look slightly green on the outside.
Fruit Season: Late December to early January
Cropping Habit: Extremely prolific cropper.
Best Uses: Outstanding for eating fresh straight from the tree. Due to its firm texture, it is also highly sought after for dehydrating, stewing, jams, and preserving. (Note: It loses its shape quickly when boiled, so it's better for jams than structured bottling).
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Moderate to high during fruit development
Watering frequency: Regular; consistent moisture required during flowering and fruit swell for best fruit quality. Keep the soil consistently moist until the root system is well-established.
Soil: Prefers deep, well-draining, fertile soil; highly intolerant of wet feet or boggy conditions.
Skill level: Easy-Intermediate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for large containers with pruning and care.
Mature Height: 3-4m
Mature Width: 3-4m
Seasonality: Deciduous
Drought Tolerant: Moderate—high once established.
Frost Tolerant: Moderate (Tree). Trevatt is a low-chill variety requiring roughly 350 chill hours (temperatures below 7°C).
Wind Tolerant: Low. Like most stone fruits, its wood is relatively soft and brittle. High or sustained winds can easily snap branches, stress the tree, and strip the fruit.
Leaf colour: Spring (New Growth): Fresh, bright kelly green to lime green. Summer: A uniform, rich deep green. Autumn: bright, vibrant yellow to orange-red.
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 5-9cm long and about 4-8cm wide.