Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Apricot
Acacia
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Acacia
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
Acacia
In Spanish
Albaricoque
Acacia
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
Acacia
In Portuguese
Apricot
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Apricot and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Apricot and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Apricot and Acacia. Apricot doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Apricot does not have fragrant flowers. Apricot has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting and Acacia has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Apricot and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Apricot and Acacia
Season and care of Apricot and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Acacia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Apricot and Acacia Physical Information
Apricot and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Acacia are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Apricot and Acacia
Care of Apricot and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.