Prunus x dasycarpa
Black Apricot
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Prunus x dasycarpa.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Black Apricot
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Zwarte abrikoos
- French
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- Abricotier noir
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
Harvest
Crown
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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International Dendrology Society
Prunus × dasycarpa — Trees and Shrubs Online
Supports: Description
Relevant sections
- Description: Species account; botanical description and cited horticultural observations
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Prunus × dasycarpa Ehrh. — Plants of the World Online
Supports: Description
Relevant sections
- Description: Accepted-name header; distribution; life form; synonyms or hybrid formula as applicable
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Natural toxins in fresh fruit and vegetables
Supports: Description
Relevant sections
- Description: Fruit seeds and stone-fruit kernels
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 343710; name ID 2958711; Prunus L.. Family column.
- Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 842327; name ID 2959455; Prunus × dasycarpa Ehrh..
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Catalogue of Life
Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Prunus × dasycarpa
Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.
Supports: TaxonomyRelevant sections
- Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 2625458, ID 77ZYL: Prunus × dasycarpa Ehrh. (accepted).
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