Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca
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Common Name: Apricot  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Black, Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium, High

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Messy

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fall Color, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Apricots are a tasty fruit grown and enjoyed by many home gardeners. Tree size and fruit ripening vary with variety.
Fruit trees require deep, loose, fertile soil with lost of organic matter. Prepare an area at least as large as the eventual spread of the tree for optimum growth, health, and fruit production. Fruit trees need full sun and regular watering. Some fruit tree varieties require another tree for pollination; check with County Extension for information or visit www.extension.usu.edu.