Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Asia, India
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Apricot
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Zimt
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
Cannelle
In Spanish
Albaricoque
Canela
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Apricot
Canela
In Latin
Apricot
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Apricot and Cinnamon
Season and care of Apricot and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Cinnamon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Apricot and Cinnamon Physical Information
Apricot and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Cinnamon are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Apricot and Cinnamon
Care of Apricot and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.