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| Identification |
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Genus
Prunus
Species
armeniaca
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
apricot
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S4433
Data source
GrUnFr p16-21;MedPl p254
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
laxative
anticarcinogenic
astringent
Medicinal parts
Fruit
Seeds
Bark
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Its seed kernels are highly toxic.
Medicinal notes
The fruit is the classic apricot, large fleshy, juicy and sweet. Prunus armeniaca is typically used in preserves. Apricot is most commonly used fresh. This plant is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a laxative, an anticarcinogenic and an astringent. The fruit and the seeds and even the bark are used to prepare herbal remedies. Its seed kernels are highly toxic.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Aug 01 - Aug 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Preserves
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
the classic apricot, large fleshy, juicy and sweet
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Prunus armeniaca to produce fruit. Crops can be harvested throughout August. Apricot is considered to have originated from Western Asia.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Prunus armeniaca is deciduous in nature.
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