Skip to content
Plant Database
Apricot

Apricot

Prunus armeniaca

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 9b

Climate Match for your location

See how well Apricot grows in your area.

Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.

Apricot is a deciduous tree that produces fragrant white to pale pink blossoms in early spring, followed by golden-orange stone fruits in summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for home orchards in temperate climates.

Overview

Form
rounded, spreading canopy
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
20–30′ tall × 20–30′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Rosaceae

Native Range

Central Asia (Caucasus and western Asia)

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with