Prunus armeniaca

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, Inner Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kriti, Manchuria, Qinghai, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang

Introduced to: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, California, Central European Rus, Colorado, Corse, Cyprus, East European Russia, East Himalaya, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Iran, Italy, Kansas, Korea, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Morocco, New Mexico, New South Wales, North Caucasus, Oregon, Pakistan, Pennsylvania, Portugal, Queensland, Romania, Sardegna, South Australia, South European Russi, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia

Native

Introduced

Prunus armeniacaPrunus armeniaca

Apricot

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Prunus armeniaca

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Characteristics

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Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, Inner Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kriti, Manchuria, Qinghai, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting allure of Prunus armeniaca, commonly known as Apricot or Armenian Plum. This captivating member of the Rosaceae family impresses with both its ornamental beauty and bountiful fruit production. Hailing originally from Central Asia, Apricot tree thrives in well-drained, moist soils with full sun exposure, offering a luscious symphony of vibrant colors and flavors. Standing 20 to 40 feet tall and wide, Apricot tree boasts a broad, dense canopy adorned with deep green, ovate leaves that exhibit finely serrated margins. Early spring heralds a stunning floral display of pinkish-white blooms—an invitation to pollinators and a precursor to the tree's delectable golden-orange drupes. Self-pollinating in nature, these fruits can be relished fresh, dried, or transformed into jellies and preserves. Apricot trees, resilient in hardiness zones 5 to 7, begin fruiting in their second year, with harvests reaching their prime in 3 to 5 years. Additionally, they provide valuable ecosystem services, offering sustenance to birds and small mammals. Whether cherished for its ornamental grandeur or its delicious fruit, the Apricot remains a favorite horticultural treasure across the globe.