Prunus armeniaca - Apricot

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is a deciduous fruit tree grown across the Mediterranean for its raw, cooked, or dried fruit. Its bitter seeds contain hydrogen cyanide and should not be eaten in quantity.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food
• Medicinal use
• Dye

Type

• Tree
• Deciduous

Functions

• Attracting bees¹
• Wildlife habitat¹

Footnotes

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