Siberian apricot

Prunus armeniaca

Prunus

Rosaceae

Native Plants

Zone 3–9

Siberian apricot thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil with regular deep watering during the growing season. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and improve air circulation, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. It is moderately cold-hardy and does best in USDA zones 5–8 with some protection from late frosts that can damage blossoms.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 96″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

240″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days During Growing Season; Reduce In Winter • Deep Water To Saturate The Root Zone, Then Allow Top 2 Inches Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

7 – 7.5

Temperature

-30° – 85°F

Mature Spread

up to 72″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Cutting, Division

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Bulgaria

California

Central European Rus

China North-Central

China South-Central

Colorado

Corse

Cyprus

East European Russia

East Himalaya

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Idaho

Illinois

Inner Mongolia

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Safety & Use

Toxic to dogs

Toxic to cats

Toxic to horses

⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle, usda, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 3, 2018 by Creu Lopez (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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