Also known as Albaricoque · Ansu Apricot · Apricot Fruit
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is a deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and white to pinkish flowers, producing sweet, orange-yellow fruit.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal fruit production and health.
Moderate
50% intensity
Consistent moisture, especially during fruiting and dry periods. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-drained loam
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperate climates with distinct winter chill hours. Protect from extreme heat and late frosts.
Moderate
50% intensity
Balanced fertilizer in early spring. Adjust based on soil test results and tree vigor.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
The seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides, but are typically not consumed in large quantities.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water young apricot trees regularly to establish a strong root system. Once mature, they require deep watering during dry spells, especially when fruiting. Avoid waterlogged soil, which can lead to root rot.
Aim for consistent moisture but allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Prune apricot trees in late winter or early spring while dormant to shape the tree and remove dead or diseased wood. Summer pruning can be done to control size and improve light penetration.
Focus on maintaining an open, vase-like structure to encourage air circulation and sunlight exposure for fruit development.
Apricots are typically propagated by grafting onto rootstock. Budding in summer or whip-and-tongue grafting in late winter are common methods.
Seed propagation is possible but often results in trees with unpredictable fruit quality. Select disease-resistant rootstock suitable for your soil and climate conditions.
Repotting is generally not applicable to mature apricot trees planted in the ground. For potted apricot trees, repot every 2-3 years in early spring before new growth emerges.
Choose a pot one size larger than the current one with adequate drainage. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is found
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10 known issues from plant disease data
Brown rot on Apricot browns blossoms and twigs, then ripening fruit develops fast brown rot with tan dusty patches and may shrivel on tree.
Bacterial canker on Apricot causes rough sunken cankers with amber gum, blossom and shoot blast, and branch dieback that worsens in spring.
Shot hole disease on Apricot starts as reddish leaf spots that turn tan and drop out, leaving holes, while fruit gets rough scabby marks.
Eutypa dieback on Apricot makes spring leaves small and pale, then twigs or limbs suddenly wilt and die back with rough dark cankers.
Phytophthora root and crown rot in Apricot causes sparse pale foliage, wilting, and dark bark near the crown as trees decline or collapse.
Powdery mildew on Apricot leaves white powdery growth on young leaves or fruit, then causes distortion and rough corky russet scars.
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Prunus |
| Species | Prunus armeniaca |
Similar in genus Prunus
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