Apricot
Prunusarmeniaca

Synonym:Armeniaca vulgaris

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting