Prunus salicina x armeniaca

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Prunus salicina x armeniaca
Also known as: Apricot Plum

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Format: Smal
Height: 3.00 m
Width: 3.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Dye

Description

The fruit of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked. The fruits are large, round, and sweet in flavor, with firm pink/red flesh. The skin is red with green/yellow spots, giving the fruit a colorful appearance. As the fruit ripens, the skin becomes increasingly red.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/07
End of Harvest: 15/08

Crown Data

Crown Type: Breed eirond
Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Mespilus germanica
Medlar
Mespilus germanica attracts pollinators which can enhance the fruit set of Prunus salicina x armeniaca.
Malus domestica
Apple
Malus domestica can provide cross-pollination and improve the overall yield of Prunus salicina x armeniaca.
Prunus domestica
Plum
Prunus domestica can share similar pests and diseases which may lead to a more manageable garden ecosystem.
Prunus avium
Sweet cherry
Prunus avium complements Prunus salicina x armeniaca in terms of disease resistance and enhances the diversity of the garden.
Acer campestre
Field Maple, Hedge maple
Acer campestre can provide shade which helps to moderate the temperature around Prunus salicina x armeniaca roots.
Castanea sativa
Sweet Chestnut
Castanea sativa can enrich the soil with nutrients that benefit the growth of Prunus salicina x armeniaca.
Sorbopyrus auricularis
Bollwyller Pear
Sorbopyrus auricularis can help deter pests that may affect Prunus salicina x armeniaca.