5 Common Apricot Tree Seeds (Prunus armeniaca)
The common apricot tree, or Prunus armeniaca, is a majestic fruit tree of the Rosaceae family, cultivated for millennia for its delicious golden fruits. Probably native to Central Asia, it is now naturalized in many temperate and Mediterranean regions.
This woody perennial plant can reach 3 to 6 meters in height and produces magnificent white or pinkish flowers in spring, followed by delicious orange apricots with juicy and sweet flesh.
Other known names: Apricot tree, apricot, armeniaca vulgaris, golden fruit tree.
Plant type: Perennial (fruit tree)
Hardiness: Good (down to -20 °C depending on varieties)
Exposure: Sunny, sheltered from cold winds
Soil: Light, well-drained, slightly calcareous
Watering: Moderate, especially during dry periods
Stratification required: Yes
Seeds must undergo cold stratification for 2 to 3 months in the refrigerator in moist sand or naturally outdoors during winter.
Germination time: 1 to 3 months after stratification
Sowing: In spring or autumn after stratification directly in open ground
The apricot tree is cultivated for its sweet and fragrant fruits, excellent in jam, dried, or eaten fresh. It also has ornamental value with its very early white to pinkish flowering.
Ideal companion plant for lavenders, rosemaries, or thymes on the border, which attract pollinators and limit certain fungal diseases. It can also be grown with other stone fruit trees, while ensuring enough space for its development.
In several cultures, the apricot tree is a symbol of sweetness, fertility, and light. In Asia, it is associated with poetry and knowledge; in Europe, with generosity and the return of fine weather.
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