Prunus armeniaca (Apricot)
Apricote is originated from China and introduced to Europe via Armenia since 2000 years. The tree is medium is size with a roundish canopy, oval serretated leaves and red leaf stems. The flowers are almost the first one in the spring. Most culivars dont need cross pollination. The tree needs a minimum of 300 chilling hours . They do best in full sun and mildly acidic to mildly alkaline soil.
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Abricotier
Arabic Name: مشمش
Pronunciation: PROO-nus ar-men-ee-AH-kuh
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: China
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Heat Zones: 1 to 9
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
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Uses: Espalier, Specimen, Shade, Edible
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Round
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m
Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years
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By Fir0002 (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margins: Crenate, Serrate
Leaf Texture: Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Yellow
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Flower Type: Raceme
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)
Flower Color: White
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Smooth
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Drupe
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Orange
Seasons: Spring
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Andrew Butko [GFDL 1.3 (www.gnu.org/licenses/fdl-1.3.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Fir0002 (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes
Life Span: 25-50 years
Diseases: Powdery Mildew, Canker, Blights, Wilts, Root rot
Edible Parts: Fruit
Pests: Mites, Caterpillars, Borers
Plant Propagation: Cutting, Grafting