Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Apricot
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
खूबानी
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Douglasfichte
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
Albaricoque
abeto Douglas
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Apricot
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Morela
daglezji
In Latin
Apricot
Douglas abies
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Apricot and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Apricot and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Douglas Fir season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Apricot and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Apricot and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Apricot and Douglas Fir
Care of Apricot and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.