Apricot 'Chinese'

Prunusarmeniaca

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
Species
armeniaca (ar-men-ee-AH-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sacramento, California

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Kaysville, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Los Alamos, NM (Zone 5a) | October 2007 | positive

I have had this tree for at least 5 years on the south side of my house in a very protected area. It rarely freezes in our climate, tho...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Developed in Utah. A good choice for late frost areas. Medium-sized spreading tree bears good crops of sweet, juicy sm-med. fruits in...Read More

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