Prunus salicina x armeniaca
Apricot Plum
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Prunus salicina x armeniaca.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Apricot Plum
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Pluot
- French
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- Prunier abricot
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit, Seed
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
Crown
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 343710; name ID 2958711; Prunus L.. Family column.
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