Prunus x dasycarpa
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Prunus x dasycarpa
Also known as:
Black Apricot
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Smal
Height:
4.50 m
Width:
4.50 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye
Dye
Description
Fruit - edible both raw and cooked. The plum-like fruit has soft and juicy flesh with a slightly tart to sweet flavor reminiscent of apricot. The fruit can be used for making marmalade and has an average diameter of 3 cm with one large seed. Seeds - suitable for consumption both raw and cooked, but avoid them if they taste too bitter, as they may potentially be toxic.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/08
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush |
Cudrania can improve soil structure and provide habitat for beneficial insects, which can aid in pollination of Prunus x dasycarpa. |
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Arbutus unedo can provide shade and help retain soil moisture, benefiting the watering needs of Prunus x dasycarpa. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can provide protection from strong winds and help stabilize the soil, which is beneficial for the root systems of both plants. |
|
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry |
Broussonetia can attract pollinators with its flowers, aiding the pollination process for Prunus x dasycarpa. |
|
Broussonetia kazinoki Kozo |
Broussonetia kazinoki can help improve biodiversity in the area and provide habitat for wildlife, benefiting the ecosystem surrounding Prunus x dasycarpa. |
|
Cydonia oblonga Quince |
Cydonia oblonga can share nutrients in the soil and help improve the overall health of the plant guild. |