Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
Origin
China
  
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
  
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Light Green, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
  
Red, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
  
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Keep Slightly Dry
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
  
Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
  
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
  
Acer ginnala
  
Common Name
Apricot
  
Amur Maple
  
In Hindi
खूबानी
  
अमुर मेपल
  
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
  
Amur-Ahorn
  
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
  
érable de l'Amour
  
In Spanish
Albaricoque
  
arce de Amur
  
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
  
Amur Maple
  
In Portuguese
Apricot
  
de bordo amur
  
In Polish
Morela
  
klon amur
  
In Latin
Apricot
  
amur acernis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Hippocastanoideae
  
Season and Care of Apricot and Amur Maple
Season and care of Apricot and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Amur Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apricot and Amur Maple Physical Information
Apricot and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Amur Maple are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Apricot and Amur Maple
Care of Apricot and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.