tree

Apricot

Prunus armeniaca

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) — a tree, for Full sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun
Watermedium

↑ Gives back

Fruitedible
Mulch_biomassmedium

Through the year

Through the year

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floweringFlowering occurs after chill fulfillment and when air temperatures consistently reach 10°C.
fruitingFruit development begins approximately 60 days after flowering.
harvestHarvest typically occurs about 30 days after the start of fruiting, once fruits are ripe.
senescenceLeaves senesce and drop with the first autumn frosts and shortening days.
dormancyThe tree enters dormancy after leaf senescence, lasting through winter.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatespotassium, calcium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseed, grafting, budding
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~3 yr
Stratificationcold stratification required

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, pollinators
Can host pestsaphids, plum curculio, peach tree borer
Can host diseasesbrown rot, bacterial canker