Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
Also called Apricots
Garden plant · Herbs, veg & fruitIt flowers in FEBRUARY, before a single pollinating insect is flying. Somebody has to do it with a soft brush at midday, or there is no crop at all.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Hard
- Water
- Every 5 daysWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
- Light
- Full sun, against a south wall
- Feed
- Every 45 days
- Humidity
- Average
- Hardiness
- Hardy — an average winter RHS H4, to -10°C
- Size
- 3 m tall · 3 m across
- Lifecycle
- Tree
- Origin
- Central Asia
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses.
PeopleHarmful if eaten
The seed kernels, and the leaves and stems. Safe to eat: the ripe flesh.
HandlingTake care handling it
RHS says to wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling it.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-04.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.