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Apricot

Prunus armeniaca

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Common names

50 names · 33 languages
EnglishYour language
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  • Common Apricot[2][4]
  • Siberian Apricot[1]
  • Tibetan Apricot[1]
Other languages (32)
Dutch
French
Afrikaans
  • Appelkoos[4]
  • gewone appelkoos[4]
Arabic
Arapaho
  • hecesbiisib[4]
Armenian
  • Ծիրան[4]
Catalan
  • Albercoquer[4]
Chinese (Simplified)
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Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • meruňka obecná[4]
Danish
Estonian
  • harilik aprikoosipuu[4]
Finnish
German
Greek
  • Βερικοκιά[4]
Hebrew
  • משמש[4]
  • משמש מצוי[4]
Hungarian
  • kajszibarack[4]
  • sárgabarack[4]
Italian
Japanese
Korean
  • 개살구나무[4]
Kurdish
  • قەیسی[4]
Laadan
Polish
  • Morela pospolita[4]
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
  • Абрикос обыкновенный[4]
Slovak
  • marhuľa obyčajná[4]
Sotho
  • Apolekose, Aprikose[4]
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish
Ukrainian
  • Абрикоса[4]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Prunus armeniaca — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Apricot — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Ansu Apricot — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Armenean Plum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Siberian Apricot — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Tibetan Apricot — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus armeniaca.
[2] Prunus armeniaca — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • apricot — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Abrikoos — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Aprikose — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Malete — results[0].names[45]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Marille — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Common Apricot — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Albaricoque — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • chabacano — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Abricotier — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Albicocco — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Damasqueiro — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
[3] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Prunus armeniaca ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Apricot (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 168387; taxon 4N8NW.
  • Abricot (FR) — VernacularName.tsv, line 168386; taxon 4N8NW.
  • Aprikose (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 168388; taxon 4N8NW.
[4] Prunus armeniaca — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • apricot — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Abrikoos — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Aprikose — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Malete — results[0].names[45]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Marille — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Common Apricot — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Albaricoque — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • chabacano — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Abricotier — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Albicocco — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Damasqueiro — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • meruňka obecná — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • משמש — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • harilik aprikoosipuu — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Абрикос обыкновенный — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Абрикоса — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • アンズ — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • 杏 — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Ծիրան — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • aprikos — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • hecesbiisib — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • thuyu — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • 杏 — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • 개살구나무 — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • kayısı — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Appelkoos — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Abrikos — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Cais — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • gewone appelkoos — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Apolekose, Aprikose — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • marhuľa obyčajná — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • مشمش — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • משמש מצוי — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • 普通杏 — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • 杏子 — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • kajszibarack — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Morela pospolita — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • sárgabarack — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • 杏儿 — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • 杏树 — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • 唐桃 — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • aprikoosi — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Albercoquer — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • Βερικοκιά — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
  • قەیسی — results[0].names[44]; taxon id 135331; Prunus armeniaca.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Prunus armeniaca is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Rosaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
6.1–12.19 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
6.1–12.19 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Broad; Dense

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Prunus species in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

Genus-level guidance, not a rating for this individual species or a particular cultivar. RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Native range
Central Asia.

Europe is added solely from Kriti (Crete), contrary to Kew native-range narrative Central Asia to China and RHS Plant Range Central Asia. Prefer the independently corroborated origin; retain the distribution discrepancy in the audit. Reviewed against the current institutional native-range statement.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
Agroforestry database

Complete plant information

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Fruit tree
Size
S,M
Dimensions
9.00 m high × 6.00 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
5-7
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Fruit, Oil, Seed
Functions
Adhesive, Dye, Gum, Oil, Timber, Carbon farming
Edibility
4 out of 5
Medicinal value
3 out of 5

Fruits can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried for later use. The best fruits are soft and juicy with a delightful, rich flavor. Wild trees in the Himalayas produce more than 47.5 kg of fruit per year. The fruits of the wild form contain approximately 6.3% sugar, 0.7% protein, 2.5% ash, and 2.5% pectin. Every 100 g of the fruit contains about 10 mg of vitamin C in the flesh. The fruit is about 5 cm in diameter and contains one large seed. The seeds can be eaten both raw and cooked. Bitter seeds should be consumed in moderation, while sweeter seeds can be eaten freely. Bitter seeds can serve as a substitute for bitter almonds when making marzipan. Edible gum can also be obtained from the trunk. The seed contains up to 50% of an edible, semi-drying oil.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Prunus armeniaca — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1041494; ID 4N8NW; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1041494; ID 4N8NW; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Prunus armeniaca — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 2, entry Prunus species (top 202 pt)

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  4. Royal Horticultural Society Prunus armeniaca — RHS Plant Profile
    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: Botanical Details > Plant Range

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