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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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  • French Name: Abricotier

    Arabic Name: مشمش

    Pronunciation: PROO-nus ar-men-ee-AH-kuh

  • Plant type: Tree

  • Origin: China

  • Heat Zones: 1 to 9

    Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9

  • Uses: Espalier, Specimen, Shade, Edible

  • 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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  • 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

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3

    Flower Type: Raceme

    Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

    Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)

    Flower Color: White

    Seasons: Spring

  • Trunk

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage

    Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

    Trunk esthetic Values: Smooth

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Drupe

    Fruit Showiness: Yes

    Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7

    Fruit Color: Orange

    Seasons: Spring

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: Yes

    Heat Tolerance: No

    Drought Tolerance: Yes

    Salt Tolerance: Poor

  • Requirements

  • Management

    Toxicity: No

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes

    Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

    Surface Rooting: No

    Life Span: 25-50 years

    Diseases: Powdery Mildew, Canker, Blights, Wilts, Root rot

    Edible Parts: Fruit

    Pests: Mites, Caterpillars, Borers

    Plant Propagation: Cutting, Grafting

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